Odegbami says Super Eagles lack quality after World Cup miss
Nigerian football icon Segun Odegbami has voiced disappointment in the Super Eagles after their failure to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Speaking on radio, Odegbami said he has lost interest in the team’s preparations for the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations. He believes the squad did not put in enough effort or show the quality needed to reach the World Cup. The 2025 AFCON is set to begin on December 21, 2025.
Match highlights
- Segun Odegbami criticized the Super Eagles, saying they were not good enough to qualify for the World Cup.
- He admitted he has stopped following the team’s AFCON preparations since their World Cup exit.
- Odegbami believes the team lacked effort and quality during the qualifiers, leading to their failure.
- The Super Eagles arrived in Fés ahead of their Group C AFCON matches against Tanzania, Tunisia, and Uganda.
- Odegbami recently spoke at the 2025 Akwa Ibom State Sports Festival and the 2025 National Youth Games in Asaba.
