Outrage and disappointment have continued to trail Nigeria’s recent football performances, as fans lament what many describe as one of the darkest periods in the country’s football history.
From the youth levels to the senior national team, Nigeria’s once-proud football dominance appears to be in sharp decline.A viral post circulating on social media summed up the frustration, reading:
“The U17 team failed to qualify for the World Cup.
The U20 team have been embarrassed out of the World Cup.
The U23 team did not qualify for the Olympics.
The CHAN team got humiliated at the CHAN.
The Super Eagles are not going to the World Cup.
A round of applause to the NFF.”
The sarcastic message has resonated widely among football fans, reflecting deep anger toward the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), which many accuse of poor planning, corruption, and lack of vision.
Analysts say the string of failures highlights systemic problems in Nigerian football — including weak grassroots development, poor administrative decisions, and inadequate coaching support.
Sports commentator Tunde Babalola noted:
“What we’re seeing is not bad luck — it’s the result of years of mismanagement. Nigerian football needs total reform, not just another round of excuses.”
The situation has led to renewed calls for the NFF to overhaul its leadership structure and refocus on development at the youth and domestic league levels.
Meanwhile, Nigerian fans — known for their passionate support — have flooded social media with demands for accountability, insisting that the current administration has “run the game into the ground.”
As the disappointment lingers, the message from millions of Nigerians is clear: it’s time for the NFF to stop the excuses and start rebuilding a football culture worthy of the country’s proud sporting legacy.
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