Ex-Super Eagles star Sam Sodje reveals why FIFA shouldn’t rescue Nigeria’s 2026 World Cup hopes
Naija News • Feb 22
Ex-Super Eagles defender Sam Sodje has admitted he does not want Nigeria to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, saying the country needs deep football reforms rather than a “miracle” qualification
Nigeria is still awaiting FIFA’s verdict on its protest over DR Congo’s alleged use of ineligible players in the World Cup playoff final, with uncertainty growing among fans
Sodje insists Nigeria must confront “how bad our football has become” instead of focusing solely on short-term qualification success
Former Super Eagles defender Sam Sodje has admitted that he does not want Nigeria to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, even as the country continues to wait for the ruling from the world football governing body in their case against DR Congo.
Nigeria is currently awaiting FIFA’s verdict ...