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Nigerian football enduring 'worst time in history' - Odegbami

Former international player Segun Odegbami stated that the nation is facing its lowest point in football history as the squad initiates its qualification journey for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations. This downward trend follows the senior men and women squads missing out on their respective Fifa World Cups, alongside struggles in youth divisions and domestic league revenue.

Leadership figures at the Nigeria Football Federation, including Ibrahim Gusau and Mohammed Sanusi, exited their positions amid heavy criticism, leading to interim appointments like Emmanuel Ikpeme and Ademola Olajire. President Bola Tinubu called for comprehensive structural overhauls, with officials from Fifa, the Confederation of African Football, and the National Sports Commission engaging in discussions regarding the sport's future roadmap.