NFF: Need for a new beginning

Nigeria missed the 2026 World Cup, its second consecutive absence, after a penalty shootout loss to DR Congo. The editorial blames the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) for poor management, highlighting home draws against Zimbabwe and away draws in South Africa. The country forfeits over ten million dollars in FIFA payouts, nearly 90% of NFF's annual budget. It calls for leadership change, citing Italy's dismissal of three officials after a similar absence.