Senate frowns at NFF, NSC over dismal performances of Nigeria Soccer teams

The Nigerian Senate held an emergency meeting in Abuja with officials from the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) and the National Sports Commission (NSC) to address the recent decline in the performance of the country's national soccer teams. The session was convened to discuss the failure of the Super Eagles to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup and the Super Falcons' inability to qualify for the 2027 tournament.

During the proceedings, lawmakers expressed significant disappointment and dismay regarding these outcomes. The meeting involved key stakeholders, including Dikko and Gusau, as the legislative body sought to examine the factors contributing to the poor results of Nigeria's representative squads.