Nigeria’s Elimination from World Cup 2026

Nigeria struggled throughout their two-year qualification campaign, ultimately proving insufficient to secure a spot in the playoffs. A lack of performance without star striker Victor Osimhen, who was injured for key matches, contributed to their downfall as they managed only four points from 15 in his absence. Despite being top seeds in Group C, they scraped into the playoffs, but disappointing results under various managers, including draws against Lesotho and South Africa, hindered their progress. Former player Finidi George’s brief tenure saw further setbacks, leaving the Super Eagles with just three points from four games.

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