President Bola Tinubu has commended the Super Eagles for putting up their best efforts towards qualifying for the 2026 World Cup, despite losing the playoffs final to DR Congo on Sunday.
Tinubu has now urged the team to put the defeat beind them and prepare for the upcoming African Cup of Nations.
Nigerias dream of playing at the World Cup ended after a 4-3 loss in the penalty shoot-out, after the game ended 1-1 in 120 minutes.