NFF Apologises to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) yesterday, apologised to President Bola Tinubu and Nigerians following the Super Eagles’ failure to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup finals. In a statement seen on its official X handle the NFF described the defeat as a moment of profound sadness for Nigerian football. It noted that missing out on the World Cup for a second consecutive time was a bitter setback, carrying “great weight and emotional depth” for the nation.