NFF Criticizes Dessers, Ekong After Super Eagles' Draw

The NFF openly criticized Dessers and Ekong following the Super Eagles' draw against South Africa in a World Cup qualifier, jeopardizing Nigeria's chances of advancing to the tournament. The match saw early setbacks for Nigeria, with defender Ola Aina getting injured and a defensive error leading to South Africa taking the lead.

Despite Nigeria's dominance in the second half, they failed to break through the South African defense. The draw leaves Nigeria with a slim chance of qualifying for the 2026 World Cup, needing wins in their remaining matches against Lesotho and Benin Republic while hoping for favorable results from other group games.