Philip Shaibu urges Super Eagles to secure six points

Philip Shaibu, the Director-General and Chief Executive Officer of the National Institute for Sports, has called on the Super Eagles to aim for maximum points in their two-match 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying encounter against Tanzania. In a press statement signed by Callitud Ebare, Shaibu encouraged the players and technical crew to build on Nigeria's recent sporting achievements, including the Flamingos' victory over Japan in the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup and the gold medals won by teenage sprinters at the Youth Olympic Games.

He urged the Super Eagles to sustain this winning momentum by claiming all six points in their upcoming matches against the Taifa Stars. Shaibu described football as a unifying force and expressed hope for an injury-free outing for the team, emphasizing that victories in both matches would enhance Nigeria's chances of qualifying for the 2027 AFCON, which will be co-hosted by Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda.