In a statement released by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, President Tinubu praised the Eagles for their efforts in the World Cup qualifying campaign despite their heartbreaking loss to the Democratic Republic of Congo on Sunday night.

“The Super Eagles must be commended for putting forth their best efforts to secure a place in the 2026 FIFA World Cup,” the President said.

“While it is painful that Nigeria will miss the tournament for the second consecutive time, we must recognize the hard work and determination displayed by the team, especially after their victory in the first playoff match.”

The Nigerian team’s World Cup hopes were dashed following a dramatic penalty shootout defeat in Morocco. The match ended 1-1 after extra time, with DR Congo winning 4-3 on penalties and advancing to the Inter-Confederation playoff round.

President Tinubu urged the team to recover quickly and prepare strategically for AFCON 2025. “We must now plug all loopholes,” he noted. “Our football administrators, players, and stakeholders must return to the drawing board. The focus must now be on recovering lost glory at the Africa Cup of Nations.”

He reaffirmed his support for the team and encouraged continued backing from fans and stakeholders across the nation.

“Nigerians must keep believing in our team. The Super Eagles have what it takes to bounce back stronger.”

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Currently 5th in Group C with three points, Nigeria will have to win all its matches left to stand a chance of qualifying automatically to next year’s finals in USA, Mexico, and Canada.

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27′ Tempers are flaring in Abidjan with a hit involving Victor Osimhen also leading to a yellow card for Super Eagles coach Jose Peseiro

The Nigeria boss is furious with a free kick awarded against Osimhen, who rose to meet the free kick sent into the box.

The ref deemed that he climbed on the Ivory Coast player.

The replays show that he did not.

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Nigeria defeated Bafana Bafana of South Africa 4-2 on penalties in the semi-final at the Stade de la Paix in Bouake on Wednesday.

The match finished 1-1 after extra time and the three-time champions will face hosts Ivory Coast or the Democratic Republic of Congo in the final on Sunday.

Stanley Nwabali was the hero of the night as he saved two penalty kicks.

Nigeria were hoping to make it into their fourth AFCON final but were made to work for it early in the first half as South Africa bossed early proceedings.

Substitute Kelechi Iheanacho scored to give Nigeria a 4-2 penalty shootout victory over South Africa.

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