Former Tremendous Eagles coach Sunday Oliseh has warned that Nigeria soccer will probably be lifeless ought to the nation fail to qualify for the following World Cup in 2026.
The Tremendous Eagles did not qualify for the just-concluded World Cup in Qatar, which was received by Argentina.
“Nigeria soccer will probably be all however lifeless if we did not qualify for the following World Cup,” warned Oliseh, who performed at two World Cups and was on the FIFA Examine Group for the 2022 World Cup.
“We’re already behind many nations as a result of we didn’t qualify (for Qatar 2022) and we’re farther behind as a result of we didn’t take part at this World Cup.
“Soccer is a faith on this nation, however while you don’t have a strong league, you can’t have a superb nationwide staff.”
The 2026 World Cup will probably be hosted by the USA, Mexico and Canada and will probably be expanded to 48 groups with Africa presenting 9 qualifiers.
Oliseh listed improved youth growth, scouting, infrastructure, personal funding, amongst others for Nigeria soccer to make any outstanding progress.
The previous Tremendous Eagles captain revealed that one of many traits in world soccer noticed by the FIFA Examine Group for Qatar 2022 is {that a} participant making an motion makes the extra telling distinction than the organised and passing sport.
Oliseh picked Pele as his GOAT forward of Lionel Messi, Diego Maradona and Cristiano Ronaldo.
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