Former Nigeria international Victor Anichebe has taken aim at the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) following the Super Eagles’ latest World Cup disappointment.
The criticism came after Nigeria’s dramatic penalty shootout loss to the Democratic Republic of Congo in Rabat on Sunday, a defeat that ended the team’s hopes of reaching the 2026 FIFA World Cup. It marks the second straight time the three-time African champions will miss football’s biggest tournament.
Reacting on Instagram, Anichebe faulted the leadership of Nigerian football, stressing that meaningful progress can only come through genuine reforms.
According to him, “Real change requires sacrifice, patience and long-term planning. If we truly want better results, we must start making tough decisions and having honest conversations.”
With the World Cup dream gone, the Super Eagles must now regroup quickly as focus shifts to the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, scheduled to begin next month in Morocco.
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