Why Gusau Alone Can’t Bear the Blame for Super Eagles’ World Cup Exit

As attention turns to the 2026 World Cup, Nigerians are still reeling from our national team’s surprise failure to qualify. Many finger the NFF president as the culprit, but the story is more complex. Gusau inherited a federation saddled with unfinished contracts, unpaid debts and internal rivalries. While he took the fall for the team’s collapse, emerging evidence points to sabotage by insiders and unfulfilled duties by key staff. True leadership means owning both success and failure. Gusau has shouldered the criticism to protect his team, yet critics ignore long-standing issues predating his tenure. Blaming one man oversimplifies a deeply rooted problem. As the Super Eagles prepare for a fresh start in 2026, we must address systemic faults and collective responsibility. Only then can Nigeria truly compete on football’s biggest stage.

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