Nigeria's failure to qualify for consecutive FIFA World Cup tournaments has drawn criticism from former Super Eagles midfielder John Ogu, who pointed fingers at both the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) and the national team players. Ogu, who earned 25 caps and scored two goals for Nigeria between 2013 and 2019, questioned the quality of football administration in the country. He argued that those managing Nigerian football lack football-specific understanding, contrasting the situation with Cameroon, where former star Samuel Eto'o leads the football federation. "The people running our football aren't football oriented, they don't understand things about football, that's my own opinion," Ogu stated. He also emphasized player accountability, referencing the case of André Onana, who was left out of the national team after a perceived lack of commitment. Ogu noted that representing Nigeria is a privilege and not a favour, urging both administrators and players to take responsibility. During his international career, Ogu featured in all three matches at the 2013 FIFA Confederations Cup and was an unused substitute at the 2018 World Cup. He also won a bronze medal with Nigeria at the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations.
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