Former Nigeria Football Federation president Amaju Pinnick has reiterated his belief that the Super Eagles would have secured qualification for the 2026 FIFA World Cup if he were still in charge of the federation.
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Pinnick stated that experience from previous qualification campaigns would have made the difference, insisting that World Cup tickets are often decided very early by setting the right tone, structure and direction from the start.
According to him, administrative stability and timely decision-making play a crucial role in ensuring success at that level.
The former NFF boss added that the lessons from recent failures would ultimately benefit the current leadership, noting that President Ibrahim Musa Gusau will grow into the role with time.
Pinnick expressed confidence that with improved experience and continuity, Nigeria can position itself strongly for future qualification campaigns.
He concluded by backing the Super Eagles to qualify for the 2030 FIFA World Cup, stressing that Nigeria has the talent and depth to compete globally once the right structures are firmly in place.
