Samuel Chukwueze insists Nigerias failure to qualify for the 2026 World Cup was not a question of quality, but rather that they had a bad day at the office against DR Congo.
The Super Eagles will miss out on the global showpiece for the second edition in a row after they lost to the Leopards on penalties in the CAF playoff final on Sunday.
Eric Chelle had a star-studded team which included reigning African Footballer of the Year Ademola Lookman and 2023 Serie A Footballer of the Year Victor Osimhen.
