SEGUN ODEGBAMI: The 2026 World Cup - my take!
A columnist reflects on the 2026 FIFA World Cup, expressing disappointment over Nigeria's absence from the tournament. The author calls for a complete administrative overhaul of Nigerian football leadership to prevent future failures.
Why it matters
Reflects the intense cultural and political significance of sports administration in Nigeria and the public demand for accountability.
The 2026 FIFA World Cup has come and gone.
My first take-away is the painful fact that Nigeria was absent. The pain lingers.
That the Super Eagles were not a part of an event that gripped the attention of the whole world for a period of 6 weeks was a nightmare Nigerians must wake up from. The administration that failed the country must not return to power under any circumstance. Coaches are sacked, Players are dropped and Administrators voluntarily ‘retire’ or are shown the way out! Under no circumstances must the people that failed the country remain and sustain their unproductive, administrative prescription. Nigeria must not reward glaring failure. There must be No room for sentiments!
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