Sports minister summons NFF after Super Eagles 2 – 1 loss to Benin

The Honourable Minister of Sports Development, John Enoh, has called for a comprehensive technical report from the Nigerian Football Federation (NFF) following the Super Eagles’ underwhelming performance during the June FIFA window.

This demand was disclosed in a statement on Monday by Diana-Mary Nsan, Special Assistant on Media to the minister.

During the June FIFA window, the Super Eagles secured only one point out of a possible six. They played a 1-1 draw with South Africa in Uyo and suffered a 2-1 defeat to Benin Republic in Abidjan in their third and fourth games, respectively, in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying series.

These results leave Finidi George’s team with just three points from four games in their quest to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which will be jointly hosted by the USA, Canada, and Mexico.

“The recent results are unacceptable,” Minister Enoh stated. “Despite the immense support from President Tinubu and the high expectations of Nigerian football fans, the Super Eagles have underperformed. The NFF must provide a comprehensive technical report explaining the reasons behind this poor showing and justify why there should not be consequences for the disappointment caused to both the government and the generality of Nigerians.”

He added, “Our supporters are passionate and devoted. They deserve an explanation for why the Super Eagles have not been performing to the expected standards since after the last AFCON.”