Members of the Super Eagles squad have directed their anger toward federation leadership following an embarrassing 3-0 defeat away to Guinea-Bissau.
The squad lamented that authorities failed to dispatch an advance scouting delegation to inspect local logistics, which left the team unprepared for a dreadful pitch and blistering heat during the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier.
Flight arrangements also sparked serious outrage among the players.
An insider familiar with the squad revealed that the NSC and NFF did not survey the venue before departure, a failure that reportedly led several footballers to pull out of featuring in the contest.
The source further noted that while athletes endured exhausting four-to-five-hour trips in cramped aircraft, federation executives enjoyed flights with superior comfort and generous legroom.
Squad members voiced deep frustration that despite their dedication to elevating the nation’s reputation on the global stage, systemic administrative neglect and subpar infrastructure routinely undermine their efforts.
The lopsided setback against the Wild Dogs leaves Nigeria’s qualification campaign in severe peril. The Super Eagles currently sit second in Group L with three points from two fixtures, trailing Guinea-Bissau by three. With co-hosts Tanzania occupying a spot in the group, only the first-place nation will secure a ticket to the continental showpiece.