By Austin Ogwuda
“I cannot imagine Nigeria not being at the next World Cup, it is unthinkable. Even the last one that we didn’t attend is still haunting me because I was the leader of the Federation at that point”.
These were the words of the former President, Nigeria Football Federation (NFA).
The former NFA boss expressed regret that after the Super Eagles crashed out of the 2018 FIFA World Cup Group stage in Russia, the Super Eagles were expected to return to the tournament in 2022 in Qatar.
He said the NFA has just appointed Finidi George as the Super Eagles’ permanent Coach and has less than three weeks to prepare for two must-win games in the qualification series.
“They (Eagles) will be taking on South Africa in Uyo scheduled June 3 and take on Benin Republic in Ivory Coast come June 10.
Defeat in either of the games could spell doom for Nigeria’s hope to qualify for the FIFA World Cup, a development I won’t want to experience again”, Amaju cautioned.
*Credit: Pointer Newspaper
