Tinubu to Super Eagles: Put Your Loss to DRC Behind, Prepare for AFCON
President Bola Tinubu has encouraged Nigeria’s Super Eagles to move beyond their painful World Cup play-off loss to DR Congo and prepare for the African Cup of Nations (AFCON) scheduled for January–February 2026 in Morocco. Despite their elimination after a dramatic penalty shootout (1-1, 4-3 penalties) in Morocco, Tinubu praised the team’s efforts and perseverance throughout the qualifiers. He emphasized the need for collective support, urging football administrators, players, and all stakeholders to focus on rebuilding and addressing gaps ahead of AFCON. “Notwithstanding the unfortunate loss, we must commend the players for their efforts and continue to support them. Now is the time to focus all efforts on the Cup of Nations. Our Super Eagles must recover the lost glory,” Tinubu said in a statement by spokesman Bayo Onanuga. He called for renewed determination to bring back Nigeria’s football pride […]