Troost-Ekong Calls for Long-Term Football Blueprint After Super Eagles Miss 2026 World Cup
Former Super Eagles captain William Troost-Ekong has urged the Nigeria Football Federation to adopt a long-term development plan after the team failed to qualify for the 2026 World Cup. Nigeria lost 4-3 on penalties to the Democratic Republic of Congo in last November’s playoff final. It marks the second straight World Cup miss for the three-time African champions. Troost-Ekong admitted the outcome was hard to accept. He praised coach Eric Chelle’s turnaround but stressed that talent alone won’t suffice. "We need a clear long-term vision and structures in place for 10 to 15 years," he told beIN SPORTS. Having retired from international football, Troost-Ekong said this was a moment to review Nigeria’s football architecture and prepare for sustained success.
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