Former Super Eagles defender, Taye Taiwo has lamented the team’s struggles in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying series, NEWSUNPLUG reports.
The Super Eagles have endured a torrid qualifying campaign, recording three wins from nine matches.
Éric Chelle’s side sit in third position in Group C with 14 points going into the final game of the qualifying campaign against the Cheetahs of Benin Republic.
The three-time African champions must win the game, and hope that South Africa drop points to ensure their qualification.
Taiwo, who was part of Nigeria’s squad to the 2010 World Cup in South Africa claimed the team should not be struggling with the array of talents available to the coaches.
“It’s a shame. Upon all the good players we have playing for good clubs, it’s a shame that we can’t make it to the World Cup,” Taiwo declared.
“We have a lot of good players; we have the quality to qualify. It’s just a minor thing that becomes a big thing for us.”