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Former Nigeria international, Sunday Mba, has expressed his disappointment with the Super Eagles' performance during the 2026 World Cup qualifiers.
The Super Eagles did not secure an automatic World Cup spot, finishing behind South Africa in their group.
However, Eric Chelle’s team has qualified for the playoffs and will compete against Gabon in November.
In a conversation with Ayo Olu Ibidapo, a member of the Super Eagles media team, Mba stated, “I am not satisfied with the Super Eagles. If you are a true supporter of football in Nigeria, you would not be pleased with the current state of the Super Eagles.”
“Let’s be honest and not sentimental. If we had won all our matches, we would not be in this situation now.”
“It’s concerning that the top team in West Africa is struggling to secure a playoff spot, which is still uncertain.”
Why did the Super Eagles not qualify automatically for the World Cup?
The Super Eagles finished behind South Africa in their group, which prevented them from securing an automatic World Cup ticket.
Who will the Super Eagles face in the playoffs?
The Super Eagles will face Gabon in the playoffs scheduled for November.
What are Sunday Mba's thoughts on the Super Eagles' performance?
Sunday Mba is not impressed with the Super Eagles' performance and believes that true fans would share his disappointment.
