Former Super Eagles captain Mikel Obi has declared that the entire board of the Nigeria Football Federation must resign if the country fails to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Key Points:
- Mikel stated that missing a second consecutive World Cup would devastate Nigerians
- He emphasized that Nigeria, as Africa's biggest football nation, must not fail twice
- The ex-midfielder criticized the NFF for not creating a conducive environment for players
- He acknowledged that players must take responsibility but placed the main blame on leadership
- Mikel called for government intervention, calling the current situation unacceptable
- He urged fans to keep supporting the team as qualification hopes remain mathematically alive
- Nigeria currently sits on 11 points after 8 matches in a challenging group
Sources: Punch Newspapers
