President Bola Tinubu has recommended the Tremendous Eagles for placing up their greatest efforts in direction of qualifying for the 2026 World Cup, regardless of shedding the playoffs ultimate to DR Congo on Sunday.
Tinubu has now urged the crew to place the defeat beind them and put together for the upcoming African Cup of Nations.
Nigeria’s dream of enjoying on the World Cup ended after a 4-3 loss within the penalty shoot-out, after the sport ended 1-1 in 120 minutes.
“However the unlucky loss, we should commend the gamers for his or her efforts and proceed to assist them,” Tinubu mentioned in an announcement signed by his Particular Adviser on Info and Technique, Bayo Onanuga.
“We should now plug all of the loopholes. Our soccer directors, gamers, and certainly all stakeholders should return to the drafting board.
“Now could be the time to focus all efforts on the Cup of Nations. Our Tremendous Eagles should get well the misplaced glory.”
