President Bola Tinubu has commended the Super Eagles for putting up their best efforts towards qualifying for the 2026 World Cup, despite losing the playoffs final to DR Congo on Sunday.
Tinubu has now urged the team to put the defeat behind them and prepare for the upcoming African Cup of Nations.
Nigeria’s dream of playing at the World Cup ended after a 4-3 loss in the penalty shoot-out, after the game ended 1-1 in 120 minutes.
“Notwithstanding the unfortunate loss, we must commend the players for their efforts and continue to support them,” Tinubu said in a statement signed by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga.
“We must now plug all the loopholes. Our football administrators, players, and indeed all stakeholders must go back to the drawing board.
“Now is the time to focus all efforts on the Cup of Nations. Our Super Eagles must recover the lost glory.”