Former Labour Party presidential candidate in the 2023 general election, Peter Obi, has urged the Super Eagles to remain resilient following their defeat to the Democratic Republic of Congo in Sunday’s World Cup qualifying playoff final in Morocco.
Obi made this call in a post on X on Monday, acknowledging the disappointment felt across the country but encouraging the players not to lose confidence.
The former Anambra State governor further stated that the team must regroup and rebuild with even greater discipline, focus, and preparedness, assuring them that “Nigeria believes in them, and together, they will soar again.
His message comes a day after Nigeria were eliminated from the World Cup qualifying play-offs on penalties.
The loss means Nigeria have now missed back-to-back World Cup tournaments for the first time since their debut appearance in 1994.