The Honourable Minister of Sports Development, John Enoh, has called for a comprehensive technical report from the Nigerian Football Federation (NFF) following the Super Eagles’ underwhelming performance during the June FIFA window.
This request was made known on Monday through a statement by Diana-Mary Nsan, Special Assistant for Media to the minister.
The Super Eagles managed only one point out of a possible six, drawing 1-1 with South Africa in Uyo and losing 2-1 to Benin Republic in Abidjan in their third and fourth games of the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying series.
These results leave Finidi George’s team with just three points from four games in their bid to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which will be co-hosted by the USA, Canada, and Mexico.
“The recent results are unacceptable,” the minister stated. “Despite the immense support from President Tinubu and the high expectations of Nigerian football fans, the Super Eagles have underperformed. The NFF must provide a detailed technical report explaining the reasons behind this poor showing and justify why there shouldn’t be consequences for the disappointment caused to both the government and Nigerians.”
He added, “Our supporters are passionate and devoted. They deserve an explanation for why the Super Eagles have not been performing to the expected standards since the last AFCON.”