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Nigeria's Current Eagles Strikers 'Disappointed' Ahead of 2026 World Cup Qualifiers, Says Ighalo

Nigeria's Current Eagles Strikers 'Disappointed' Ahead of 2026 World Cup Qualifiers, Says Ighalo

Nigerian striker Odion Ighalo expressed disappointment that his country's current players failed to secure spots in the 2026 FIFA World Cup squad. He believes Nigerian players deserve to be at the tournament.

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Former Super Eagles striker Odion Ighalo expressed his disappointment over the current Nigerian national team's failure to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, stating that he believes the players who are currently at the team do not deserve a spot in the tournament. Ighalo, who played for Nigeria before his retirement, thinks the country has more talented players than what is currently available. He feels saddened by the situation and wishes to see the current crop of players perform better in order to represent the country on the world stage.

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