The Digest:
President Bola Tinubu has called on the Super Eagles to refocus their efforts toward winning the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations following their painful penalty shootout defeat to DR Congo in the World Cup qualifiers. The president commended the team's efforts while urging football administrators and players to address systemic weaknesses before the continental tournament in Morocco.
Key Points:
- President Tinubu urged Super Eagles to "plug all loopholes" after World Cup exit
- He commended players for their efforts despite the penalty shootout loss to DR Congo
- Nigeria missed qualifying for back-to-back World Cups for the first time since 1994
- Calvin Bassey, Moses Simon, and Semi Ajayi missed crucial penalties
- Tinubu called for total focus on AFCON 2025, scheduled for December in Morocco
- Super Eagles are in Group C with Tunisia, Tanzania, and Uganda
- Nigeria seeks to improve on its runner-up finish at the last AFCON
Rooted in the Storm.
Sources: TheCable
Tags: Super Eagles, AFCON 2025
