The Nigerian government is firmly committed to ensuring the Super Eagles secure qualification for the upcoming World Cup and is actively providing the team with all necessary support to achieve this goal.
Nigeria’s disappointment at missing out on the 2022 World Cup, losing to rivals Ghana, is driving their determination to perform better this time around. The team’s initial performances in the qualifying group, including draws against South Africa, have been less than ideal.
However, Minister of Sports Development John Enoh emphasizes that Nigeria cannot afford to miss out on another opportunity to participate in the World Cup, especially with the next tournament scheduled for 2026.
“I think we have not had a tremendous start, it’s a shaky one and therefore there is a milage to cover given that we didn’t go for the last World Cup. We cannot afford not to go for the next and therefore everything needs to be done,” the minister said on Thursday’s edition of Channels Television’s flagship sports show Sports Tonight.
“Coming after AFCON and coming after we have had a tremendous show somewhat, I think everybody expects that we should be able to consolidate on that and take it from there”.