Burkina Faso defender, Steeve Yago, has expressed his frustration after Nigeria clinched a spot within the continental play-offs for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, edging out his nation on aim distinction.
The Tremendous Eagles thrashed Benin Republic 4-0 to qualify as the most effective 4 runners-up.
They may be a part of Gabon, Cameroon and DR Congo within the subsequent stage.
Burkina Faso had defeated Ethiopia 3–1. However regardless of each side ending with 15 factors, Nigeria superior resulting from a superior aim distinction.
Gabon topped the runners-up rating with 19 factors, adopted by DR Congo (16), Cameroon (+9 aim distinction), and Nigeria (+7), whereas Burkina Faso (+6) narrowly missed out.
Reacting on his X account, Yago wrote: “Actually, it’s unusual: you win your matches in opposition to the weakest crew in your group, and but Nigeria is forward of you, although they didn’t even beat Zimbabwe, the underside facet of their group.
“Apparently, beating the last-placed crew is just too typical. Thanks, CAF and FIFA!
“With my profession coming to an finish, I’ll quickly examine the system so I can criticize it correctly,” he added.
