Following an unprecedented International collapse by the senior national team , Super Eagles, Nigerians have expressed dismay and disappointment at the team.
Minister of Youth and Sports Development, Sunday Dare in a statement said that Nigerians have expressed collective disappointment with the collapse of the team especially in the second half, giving up a 4-0 lead to a team that is ranked 88 times below Nigeria’s biggest football brand, the Super Eagles.
He said that like other Nigerians, it is only a convincing win in Freetown that can assuage the bruised egos. He categorically stated that only a win will be acceptable in Freetown.
According to reports, Mr Dare said that the emphasis at the moment is to get the ticket to the 19th AFCON games after which, Gernot Rohr’s suitability as Manager of the team will be debated.
He also said that the success of the domestic league is a yard stick to use in measuring the nation’s endeavours in football.
He stated that the FIFA and CAF club licensing regulations will help to make our leagues more viable for investors and restore the confidence of all stakeholders.
