*President Bola Ahmed Tinubu commends Nigeria’s Super Eagles for putting up their best efforts at qualifying for the FIFA World Cup, despite their loss to DR Congo in the playoffs

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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has commended Nigeria’s Super Eagles for putting up their best efforts at qualifying for the FIFA World Cup, despite their loss in the playoffs Sunday, November 16, 2025.

Tinubu Monday, November 17 charged the Eagles squad to put behind them the loss to the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), and prepare for the African Cup of Nations, holding December 2025 to January 2026, in Morocco.

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It is recalled that Nigeria鈥檚 dream of featuring in the World Cup was dashed as Congo DR eliminated the Super Eagles in a dramatic qualifier play-off on Sunday night, in Morocco.

The Eagles lost in a penalty shootout after the game ended 1-1 in extra time.

DR Congo triumphed 4-3 on penalties to advance to the Inter-Confederation play-off, keeping their own 2026 World Cup hopes alive.

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The Nigerian President Tinubu said although it was painful that the Eagles could not qualify for the World Cup tournament for the second consecutive time, the team must be commended for striving hard to reach the Mundial, particularly after winning their first playoff match.

Mr. Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, in a statement Monday quoted President Tinubu to have said: “Notwithstanding the unfortunate loss, we must commend the players for their efforts and continue to support them.

“We must now plug all the loopholes. Our football administrators, players, and indeed all stakeholders must go back to the drawing board.”

The Nigerian leader also stated: “Now is the time to focus all efforts on the Cup of Nations. Our Super Eagles must recover the lost glory.”

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