Challenging Years for Nigerian Football: Multiple Tournament Exit

Challenging Years for Nigerian Football: Multiple Tournament Exits

Nigeria has faced a series of setbacks on the international stage, failing to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup as well as the 2025 and 2027 FIFA U-17 World Cups, a competition the country has historically dominated with five titles.

The Super Eagles also missed two consecutive U-17 AFCON tournaments and were eliminated early in other major competitions, including the 2025 FIFA U-20 World Cup, FIFA Women’s U-17 World Cup Round of 16, and the CHAN Group Stage