If there was a moment that summed up Nigerias failed World Cup qualifying campaign, it was perhaps Victor Osimhens incredible miss during a crunch play-off against Gabon.
He did make amends by scoring twice in extra time as the Super Eagles eventually won that match, but their bid to make the finals in North America came to an end a few days later as they lost on penalties to the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Nigeria, an African footballing superpower, will therefore be absent from a second consecutive World Cup while a record number of teams from the continent 10 if DR Congo win an intercontinental play-off in March will be present.
