Super Eagles to qualify - NFF president vows to revive Nigeria's fragile WCQ, silent on Finidi George's future

The NFF President promises unwavering commitment and holistic changes in favor of Nigeria and the Super Eagles qualification for the World Cup.

NFF President Ibrahim Gusau has broken his silence on Nigeria’s shaky start to the 2026 World Cup qualifiers under new manager Finidi George.

The Super Eagles’ campaign got off to a poor start, with one draw and one defeat leaving their hopes of reaching football’s biggest event hanging in the balance.

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While Nigeria’s dreams are over, Gusau has however come forward to assure Nigerians that the national team will fight till the end to secure their place at the 2026 World Cup.

Speaking in a video on social media, the NFF president said the governing body is working tirelessly with the Sports Minister to implement “holistic measures” that will turn around the fortunes of the team.

President of the Nigeria Football Federation, Ibrahim Musa Gusau, has said Nigeria will fight until the end.

“This is a very sad moment for Nigerian football, we cannot escape it,” admitted Gusau.

“But all I want to assure you is that we are working tirelessly in collaboration with the minister to come up with comprehensive measures that will change the face of the entire system so that we can move forward.”

Super Eagles during the match against South Africa. || Image credit: Imago

Despite the team’s poor start, the NFF president insisted it was still possible for the Super Eagles to qualify for the World Cup.

He promised that necessary steps would be taken to ensure Nigeria’s participation in the global competition, including using the upcoming 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers as a platform to showcase the team’s progress.

“Before the next round of World Cup qualifiers, we have the 2025 AFCON qualifiers, and all six matches will be played before March next year (when the World Cup qualifiers resume),” said Gusau.

Finidi George won only one of four matches as Super Eagles coach.

“This will show Nigerians the kind of steps we have taken to ensure our qualification for the World Cup.”

While Gusau evaded questions about manager Finidi George’s immediate future, the NFF president’s comments suggest a determination to turn around Nigeria’s fortunes and ensure the Super Eagles’ presence at the 2026 World Cup.

The Super Eagles of Nigeria are currently in fifth place in Group C after three draws and one defeat in four matches.

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