World Cup 2026: 'It's bad' - Osimhen on Nigeria's absence

Author: Don SilasPublished on: June 18, 2026Country: Nigeria

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World Cup 2026: 'It's bad' - Osimhen on Nigeria's absence

Victor Osimhen, Super Eagles striker, called Nigeria's absence from the 2026 World Cup 'bad'. Nigeria failed to qualify after losing the playoffs to DR Congo. Osimhen expressed his disappointment during a social media stream, noting it was the second consecutive miss. He added, 'Sometimes life happens, so we just have to keep moving.'

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