Ex-Eagles Legend Blames Players as Nigeria Misses 2026 World Cup

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Former Super Eagles defender Chikelue Iloenyosi has laid the blame for Nigeria’s failure to reach the 2026 World Cup squarely on the players. Despite Africa earning a record ten spots at the tournament, the Super Eagles fell short under three different coaches. Iloenyosi argues it was the squad’s poor performances—not management instability—that cost them. He warned that some senior team members may not get another shot at the World Cup and urged the team to channel their disappointment into preparing for the 2027 AFCON qualifiers against Guinea-Bissau, Madagascar and Tanzania.

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