Furious Former Super Eagles Star Says the Current Nigeria Football Federation Board Has Failed the Country

• Victor Ikpeba has admitted that the current board of the Nigeria Football Federation has failed woefully
• The former Nigerian international who is also a member of the NFF technical committee said that the board did not play its role properly
• Ikpeba however stated that the call for the sack of the NFF board members is not a solution to the problems

Former Super Eagles forward Victor Ikpeba has stated that the current NFF board has failed Nigerians as the country miss out on the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar, The Nation reports.

Nigeria were favourites to pick up one of the five tickets allotted to the African continent, but Ghana edged the Super Eagles to qualify for the tournament courtesy of the away goals rule.

Although a member of the NFF technical committee, Ikpeba admitted that the board has failed Nigeria despite the huge support the federation received from the government.

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The ‘Prince of Monaco’ however disclosed that sacking the board will not solve the problem, saying they should be allowed to complete their tenure.

Ikpeba said on Monday Night Football Show on SuperSport.

“I think the NFF has failed Nigeria and being a member of the technical committee, I think we have not played our role enough.

“We cannot sack the board but we just have to wait for the system to take its course. Pinnick can re-contest if he wants to as the delegates have the right to reject him.”

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Meanwhile, Francis Uzoho has taken to social media to apologise to Nigerians after the 3-time African Champions failed to qualify for the World Cup.

The 23-year-old was heavily criticized by fans as many felt he misjudged Thomas Partey's shot with the error gifting the Ghanaians a precious away goal.

Uzoho has now spoken for the first time since Nigeria's elimination and described the past few days as the worse moments in his life.

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Nigeria failed to qualify for a 4th consecutive World Cup after the Super Eagles were held to a 1-1 draw by the Black Stars at the Moshood Abiola Stadium.

Aghahowa explains why ex-players associate themselves with politicians

Sports Brief earlier reported that former Nigeria striker, Julius Aghahowa says footballers will continue to associate with politicians as long as lack of funds is still an issue in football in the country.

Aghahowa made this known following the recent criticism of former Super Eagles players by Nigerians for visiting Presidential aspirant, Bola Tinubu at his Lagos residence.

Aghahowa revealed that football in the country is still heavily dependent on politicians for funding which is the reason players will keep associating with public officeholders.