The Nigeria Football Federation has said sorry to President Bola Tinubu and all Nigerians after the Super Falcons missed out on direct qualification for the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup.
NFF President Ibrahim Gusau gave the apology on Tuesday. He spoke on behalf of the federation, the Super Falcons, and the entire Nigerian football community.
Gusau said the federation knew how disappointed many Nigerians felt after supporting the team during the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco.
He also acknowledged the Federal Government’s support for the Super Falcons. He mentioned the recognition and rewards the team received after winning WAFCON in the past.
“We wish to extend a special and heartfelt apology to His Excellency, the President and Commander-in-Chief of the Federal Republic, Bola Tinubu, for this disappointment.
“It is with genuine humility and regret that we acknowledge that we have not been able to repay that confidence with the outcome expected at this stage,” Gusau said.
He also said sorry to the National Assembly, National Sports Commission (NSC), sponsors, stakeholders, and millions of Nigerian fans both at home and abroad for the disappointing result.
But NFF President Gusau pointed out that the Super Falcons still have a chance to qualify for the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup through the CAF play-off pathway.
“A window of opportunity remains through the CAF play-off pathway, and the Super Falcons are determined to fight for one of the two available CAF play-off tickets,” he said.
Gusau noted that the NFF, the technical team, and the players are committed to getting Nigeria’s spot at the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup through the available qualification routes.
“The NFF will also undertake an honest assessment of our preparation, technical planning, logistics, and overall operations, with a determination to identify areas requiring improvement.
“We hear the disappointment of Nigerians, we share it, and we accept our responsibility. But we are not giving up,” he added. (NAN)
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