Mikel Obi Calls for NFF Overhaul if Super Eagles Miss 2026 World Cup

Former Super Eagles captain, Mikel Obi, criticized the Nigerian Football Federation (NFF) on the Obi One Podcast, suggesting the NFF should be disbanded if Nigeria fails to qualify for the 2026 World Cup. Mikel condemned the NFF's leadership, organizational issues, and the team's struggles in the ongoing qualifiers.

He warned that if Nigeria misses the 2026 World Cup, significant changes within the NFF are imperative to avoid repeating history. Mikel stressed the need for governmental intervention to revamp Nigerian football, expressing disappointment in the team's performance and the potential of missing out on the global stage.