Nigeria: Gara-Gombe Defends Gusau Over Eagles' World Cup Failure, Blames Saboteurs in NFF

Ahmed Shua-Gombe, a veteran Nigerian football administrator, publicly defends Ibrahim Gusau, saying the NFF president should not bear sole responsibility for Nigeria's World Cup miss. He argues accountability extends beyond Gusau to administrators, technical staff, and players, especially as preparations continue for the United States, Canada and Mexico. Nigerians await the 2026 World Cup. Gara-Gombe notes Gusau inherited deep-rooted structural challenges, including debts, unresolved bonus disputes, coaching appointments and infrastructure projects. He accuses federation officials of prioritizing personal ambitions over national interests, arguing for a comprehensive review of the factors behind the Eagles' World Cup miss rather than blame on one leader.