Nigeria: Mikel Calls for Total Overhaul of NFF If Eagles Fail to Qualify for World Cup
John Mikel Obi criticized Nigeria Football Federation's leadership for poor management and called for the entire board's resignation if the Super Eagles miss the 2026 World Cup.
- Mikel John Obi criticized the Nigeria Football Federation and called for a complete leadership overhaul if Nigeria fails to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
- He described the prospect of missing two consecutive World Cups as 'unacceptable' while voicing concerns for Nigerian fans on his ObiOne Podcast.
- Nigeria is currently third in their group and faces challenges qualifying after a disappointing 1-1 draw with South Africa.
- Mikel urged for urgent reforms and expressed hope that the team can still qualify for the World Cup, stating that government intervention may be necessary if changes are not made at the NFF.
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