Steve Yago Criticizes CAF and FIFA Over Nigeria's 2026 World Cup Playoff Qualification

Burkina Faso's Steve Yago criticized CAF and FIFA after Nigeria advanced to the 2026 World Cup playoffs despite not beating the lowest-ranked team in their group. Yago questioned the qualification format that removed results against the last-place team, affecting Burkina Faso's standing.

This led to frustration and demands for answers from the Burkinabe football federation and President Ibrahim Traor. The controversy arose due to the exclusion of certain results, impacting the final standings and Nigeria's qualification.