There's no joy in the land this morning after the Super Eagles failed to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup as angry Nigerian fans are now blaming George Finidi for everything, Softfootball reports.
Nigeria lost 4-3 on penalties to DR Congo during the play-off final in Morocco after the game ended 1-1. DR Congo captain Chancel Mbemba, who scored a last-minute winner against Cameroon in the semi-final of the play-off was on hand to score the winning penalty for Leopards to eliminate Nigeria in the final.
The Super Eagles were overwhelming favourites to qualify and 19 places above DR Congo in the FIFA ranking but lost on the crucial night which left fans disappointed after the match in Rabat. The Central Africans will now represent Africa in the final intercontinental qualifier which will be held next March in Mexico.