The Manager of the Super Eagles, Eric Chelle, has again apologised to Nigerians over the failure of his team to pick a ticket to the 2026 World Cup.
The World Cup kicks off on June 11, 2026 and ends on July 19, 2026, with the reality dawning as teams get ready for the Mundial.
Chelle said: “I am really sorry that Nigeria did not qualify for the World Cup.
“We have the quality to be there but sadly we did not make it.
“Also for our failure to win the AFCON (Africa Cup of Nations), I apologise again.
“I want to continue to work hard with this team and I thank the federation and Nigerians for giving me this opportunity.”
Although Chelle won most points out of three coaches that handled the Super Eagles for the qualifiers, the lifeline fell on his lap.
He took the Eagles to South Africa and failed to win the crucial away tie that could have changed the fortune of the team.
He was also in charge in the playoffs as the Super Eagles lost on penalties to Congo DR.
Football-loving Nigerians are deeply hurt because it is a back-to-back absence for the Super Eagles.
The last World Cup appearance for Nigeria was at Russia 2018.
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