African Football Discussion Thread: {Current Topic: 👉 NFF Incompetence}

[ruykeri]

Talents are wasting in this part of the world. Just watch out and see how most of these young players will not get to the top career because of the country they come from. At the age of 17 they are already world champions. Imagine if NFF will invest follow these girls up, monitor their progress and  make sure they are playing in good clubs academies. If all of them can progress together to the women national team together, they stand a chance of winning the FIFA Women World Cup In years to come. Like this in few years to come, we won’t hear anything about most of these young girls. Only the ones that their family have money that can sponsor their child to the top. Then when they have made it on their own, you will expect them to choose the country national team.

You are right. Actually I dont see the women national team being given much importance in our country. But they have shown their ability and capability. The way they attacked from the beginning I thought the goal difference might be more . Because Japan seemed quite weak to me. But they also managed to score 1 goal in the end. If our team's shooting accuracy had been a little better then we would have scored more goals. I congratulate them. This win will motivate them even more. And you are right that financial capacity is very important. The governments of many countries allocate a lot of funds for their women's teams. Especially Japan has certainly spent more money than us. They have given additional facilities to the girls in their team. These facilities are certainly much more than the girls in our team. We have to accept this. But considering the performance aspect our girls performed very well and they won. Just thinking about this respecting what they have achieved if the NFF pays extra attention to this team and invests a little more then this women's team will definitely perform better in the future.

[Wiwo]

Talents are wasting in this part of the world. Just watch out and see how most of these young players will not get to the top career because of the country they come from. At the age of 17 they are already world champions. Imagine if NFF will invest follow these girls up, monitor their progress and  make sure they are playing in good clubs academies. If all of them can progress together to the women national team together, they stand a chance of winning the FIFA Women World Cup In years to come. Like this in few years to come, we won’t hear anything about most of these young girls. Only the ones that their family have money that can sponsor their child to the top. Then when they have made it on their own, you will expect them to choose the country national team.

You are right. Actually I dont see the women national team being given much importance in our country. But they have shown their ability and capability. The way they attacked from the beginning I thought the goal difference might be more . Because Japan seemed quite weak to me. But they also managed to score 1 goal in the end. If our team's shooting accuracy had been a little better then we would have scored more goals. I congratulate them. This win will motivate them even more. And you are right that financial capacity is very important. The governments of many countries allocate a lot of funds for their women's teams. Especially Japan has certainly spent more money than us. They have given additional facilities to the girls in their team. These facilities are certainly much more than the girls in our team. We have to accept this. But considering the performance aspect our girls performed very well and they won. Just thinking about this respecting what they have achieved if the NFF pays extra attention to this team and invests a little more then this women's team will definitely perform better in the future.

With the way the under 17th women team played i can say for sure that they will definitely have a place in the senior team when the time come.

What interests me the most in the whole tournament is how those players were treated while away I can see how well the team were cared for and they dressing room relationships was high morale even before they went into the final match proper.

With such changes in a positive direction for players' treatment, it shows the depth of changes that have occurred with the team.

[Marvelockg]

The Falconets are World Champions. Nigerian U-17 team defeated Japan 2-1 in the final of the 2026 FIFA Women's World Cup.
The Flamingos are the first African nation to lift the trophy. History in the making.

A very massive congratulations to the Flamingos for representing not just the country but the continent in the global stage. when i see how the younger teams seems to be doing really well, it makes me wonder why the senior team can not replicate same or at least make it a point of duty to qualify for the world cup to even start with. Good thing about this under 17 team is that they are home based players and represent what local talent can do if taken serious in our national team. the level of commitment from this girls that sees it as a privilege wearing the national jersey is quite different from what is the case with the adult team.

[Itz-prisigold]

The Falconets are World Champions. Nigerian U-17 team defeated Japan 2-1 in the final of the 2026 FIFA Women's World Cup.
The Flamingos are the first African nation to lift the trophy. History in the making.

A very massive congratulations to the Flamingos for representing not just the country but the continent in the global stage. when i see how the younger teams seems to be doing really well, it makes me wonder why the senior team can not replicate same or at least make it a point of duty to qualify for the world cup to even start with. Good thing about this under 17 team is that they are home based players and represent what local talent can do if taken serious in our national team. the level of commitment from this girls that sees it as a privilege wearing the national jersey is quite different from what is the case with the adult team.

I have never made any comment on this thread before, but with the happiness that our girls gave to us on that victory yesterday, I just had to stop by and say how proud I am of them. Big congratulations to the girls!  They end up giving us something to celebrate about. We always like to see our young players perform on such a large stage and enjoy every moment. They seriously deserve every recognition they are receiving at the moment. Wishing them even more success in their careers!

[Asiska02]

A very massive congratulations to the Flamingos for representing not just the country but the continent in the global stage. when i see how the younger teams seems to be doing really well, it makes me wonder why the senior team can not replicate same or at least make it a point of duty to qualify for the world cup to even start with. Good thing about this under 17 team is that they are home based players and represent what local talent can do if taken serious in our national team. the level of commitment from this girls that sees it as a privilege wearing the national jersey is quite different from what is the case with the adult team.

For long now, the junior teams of the Nigerian international team are always the best when they go out to represent them in the global stage. Check also the under 17 men’s, you’ll see that they’re topping the most number of u-17 World Cup trophies won, this is something plausible of them. The senior team also, the ones when represented the team in the u-17 team did better but moving to the senior team made them less responsive to performance. I just think the issue is from the board at the national level team and not just from the players. Congratulations to our girls, they should keep making us proud in the global stage.

[Curious T]

For long now, the junior teams of the Nigerian international team are always the best when they go out to represent them in the global stage. Check also the under 17 men’s, you’ll see that they’re topping the most number of u-17 World Cup trophies won, this is something plausible of them. The senior team also, the ones when represented the team in the u-17 team did better but moving to the senior team made them less responsive to performance. I just think the issue is from the board at the national level team and not just from the players. Congratulations to our girls, they should keep making us proud in the global stage.

This tells you that the talent is there, but the management of the national team is too poor. There is too much corruption in the country that it affects everything. That is why even when the national team plays badly, I don't blame them too much. There are a lot of things that could have been done better. Even our grassroots football is neglected. The local league is neglected. Everything is done in a mediocre way. If new players don't make a name for themselves in Europe, Nigeria cannot discover more talent that can be nurtured till they get to the first team. When you look at the players in the first team, they are player that are doing okay in their clubs, but they can't perform well for their country. People believe the players don't want to take it seriously, but I don't believe so. When things are not managed properly, it won't work out.

[Baki202]

A very massive congratulations to the Flamingos for representing not just the country but the continent in the global stage. when i see how the younger teams seems to be doing really well, it makes me wonder why the senior team can not replicate same or at least make it a point of duty to qualify for the world cup to even start with. Good thing about this under 17 team is that they are home based players and represent what local talent can do if taken serious in our national team. the level of commitment from this girls that sees it as a privilege wearing the national jersey is quite different from what is the case with the adult team.

The Flamingos did a very good job by defeating Japan, and we are all very impressed with everything that they did because the Flamingos are always making us proud, and it is not just because they won with a single goal, but because they were able to win, and we are proud of them, so let us just say the under-17s are always doing well, so let us assume that they have the potential to win.

And another thing is that them being the first African country to win the trophy is actually a thing to be celebrated about and when things like this happen, they should be a situation where they need to be rewarded. Things like this will make them want to do better.

[CryptoHeadlineNews]

The Flamingos did a very good job by defeating Japan, and we are all very impressed with everything that they did because the Flamingos are always making us proud, and it is not just because they won with a single goal, but because they were able to win, and we are proud of them, so let us just say the under-17s are always doing well, so let us assume that they have the potential to win.

And another thing is that them being the first African country to win the trophy is actually a thing to be celebrated about and when things like this happen, they should be a situation where they need to be rewarded. Things like this will make them want to do better.

I saw a tweet where the first Lady Mrs. Remi Tinubu, the wife of the president was congratulating the young ladies who made Nigeria proud for winning this years FIFA Under 17 World Cup. And such is commendable, but one thing I won't like is for the congratulation she just made shouldn't remain an audio one, but transmit into physical motivations for these ladies who just made the country proud once again in the midst of this hardship. Because the same way APC bought SUV cars worth hundreds of million naira just to be used for the 2027 presidential campaign. If they can give this girls just 20million each from the first lady, who is also the mother of the nation, it will definitely motivate these girls more.

[Joeboy]

Well, i won’t want to look at it from the political landscape because if we look at it that way it will draw a lot of controversy and opinions, it will shock you that even with this Tinubu performance in his first tenure that a lot of Nigerians will still want to vote him for the second tenure because of their selfish petty gains.

Yes, people will vote for him, because not everyone you see walking the street is mentally okay. The worst of them are those who are not in any way benefiting from the government. Still, because Tinubu is Yoruba, and they can't betray their brother for someone competent from a different tribe, those are the set of people I want to see perish if Tinubu wins.

If the government is okay, the NFF will be mindful of how they manage the funds they get to run the federation.

Suffering for 4 good years should be more than enough for anyone to dissolve any sort of tribalistic mindset and vote for who will actually make Nigeria great again...I think Peter Obi will make a better president, but I know Nigerian very well, they will never want an Igbo man to be at the helms of power and that's why I dont really see Peter Obi winning this election...

Anyways, with this remarkable feet attained by our girls am sure that President Tinubu will surely give the girls cash prizes and other benefits like he did in the WAFCON as well as previous competitions.  And am sure that such a gesture will further fuel his campaigning agenda and even make folks more loyal ahead of the 2027 presidential election... Am happy for our young female footballer coz this has indeed made us the first African nation to win that tournament. .And this indeed shows that we Nigerian have raw and talented players as any other country...I am hoping on our men and women footballers to fetch us more achievements like this so that we could finally cement our place as the "Giant of Africa"

[Agbe]

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I saw a tweet where the first Lady Mrs. Remi Tinubu, the wife of the president was congratulating the young ladies who made Nigeria proud for winning this years FIFA Under 17 World Cup. And such is commendable, but one thing I won't like is for the congratulation she just made shouldn't remain an audio one, but transmit into physical motivations for these ladies who just made the country proud once again in the midst of this hardship. Because the same way APC bought SUV cars worth hundreds of million naira just to be used for the 2027 presidential campaign. If they can give this girls just 20million each from the first lady, who is also the mother of the nation, it will definitely motivate these girls more.

If really the government is for the people by now we would have heard the different gift items the president and it cabinet have given to those girls but till now no gift item. When under 20 won the Nations Cup in 2013, the former president gave them millions to each with landed properties and other gifts and individuals also gave them things. So there was a good moral and motivation for the boys. Those girls made my day yesterday. I was chanting while watching the match.

Those girls played for the reputation of the nation and the government supposed give them bonuses instead all their focus is 2027 general election. Let them fail in the election.

[Judith87403]

If really the government is for the people by now we would have heard the different gift items the president and it cabinet have given to those girls but till now no gift item. When under 20 won the Nations Cup in 2013, the former president gave them millions to each with landed properties and other gifts and individuals also gave them things. So there was a good moral and motivation for the boys. Those girls made my day yesterday. I was chanting while watching the match.

Those girls played for the reputation of the nation and the government supposed give them bonuses instead all their focus is 2027 general election. Let them fail in the election.

The government are focused on the 2027 elections so they don't even want to spend money outside the upcoming elections but if they had sense they would have used this medium to show the Flamingos love because they will also get credits for it and some people might actually use because of such kind gesture and reconsider giving them their votes but since they are not diplomatic, they won't see it as a privilege to use and buy the minds of some voters. I saw in a news that a compensation that the government promised the Super Falcons last year was redeemed about a week ago which is to say that most of the times when they come out to announce a bonus and some cash rewards to players were literally audio money.

[ArabBTC]

The government are focused on the 2027 elections so they don't even want to spend money outside the upcoming elections but if they had sense they would have used this medium to show the Flamingos love because they will also get credits for it and some people might actually use because of such kind gesture and reconsider giving them their votes but since they are not diplomatic, they won't see it as a privilege to use and buy the minds of some voters. I saw in a news that a compensation that the government promised the Super Falcons last year was redeemed about a week ago which is to say that most of the times when they come out to announce a bonus and some cash rewards to players were literally audio money.

Very true, President Tinubu is very focused on election campaign this period that he might not be ready to entertain any distractions, this week he has toured certain states in the Southern part of Nigeria, including Rivers state where his boy Wike comes from, i doubt if Tinubu has even heard that the Nigerian U-17 female footballers are the competition winners.

APC is not really bothered about donating gifts to footballers, they feel that one way or the other they will definitely rig their way through, that is why i don’t really like putting my mind in Nigerian politics because it is not worth my time, let us leave politics and celebrate the Nigerian U-17 flamingos for their exceptional performance, they are indeed a pride to Nigeria and Africa at large.

[9ja Amaka]

The Falconets are World Champions. Nigerian U-17 team defeated Japan 2-1 in the final of the 2026 FIFA Women's World Cup.
The Flamingos are the first African nation to lift the trophy. History in the making.

A very massive congratulations to the Flamingos for representing not just the country but the continent in the global stage. when i see how the younger teams seems to be doing really well, it makes me wonder why the senior team can not replicate same or at least make it a point of duty to qualify for the world cup to even start with. Good thing about this under 17 team is that they are home based players and represent what local talent can do if taken serious in our national team. the level of commitment from this girls that sees it as a privilege wearing the national jersey is quite different from what is the case with the adult team.

It breaks my heart to see that the younger teams are fighting so hard to make history but the senior team are reluctant because they play in Europe, precisely the big five league, France, Spain, Germany, Italy and England. The Flamingos team are monthly upcoming. Children that have big dream and would do anything to fulfill their dreams. Congratulation once again. They have fulfilled a dream that mot professional football wish in their lifetime wants to have that memory stuck in their brain forever.

[Donneski]

A very massive congratulations to the Flamingos for representing not just the country but the continent in the global stage. when i see how the younger teams seems to be doing really well, it makes me wonder why the senior team can not replicate same or at least make it a point of duty to qualify for the world cup to even start with. Good thing about this under 17 team is that they are home based players and represent what local talent can do if taken serious in our national team. the level of commitment from this girls that sees it as a privilege wearing the national jersey is quite different from what is the case with the adult team.

The Flamingos did a very good job by defeating Japan, and we are all very impressed with everything that they did because the Flamingos are always making us proud, and it is not just because they won with a single goal, but because they were able to win, and we are proud of them, so let us just say the under-17s are always doing well, so let us assume that they have the potential to win.

And another thing is that them being the first African country to win the trophy is actually a thing to be celebrated about and when things like this happen, they should be a situation where they need to be rewarded. Things like this will make them want to do better.

The first African female team to win a FIFA World Cup... That's an achievement that'll be attached to each of the players for the rest of their life. To think that they won most of their games without much support from Nigerian fans as majority of us didn't even know such tournament was going on till when they defeated Brazil to reach the final tells how determined they really were to bring back the trophy home. Hopefully, the federal government will duly honour the players and coaching staff.

[Ronsbit]

A very massive congratulations to the Flamingos for representing not just the country but the continent in the global stage. when i see how the younger teams seems to be doing really well, it makes me wonder why the senior team can not replicate same or at least make it a point of duty to qualify for the world cup to even start with. Good thing about this under 17 team is that they are home based players and represent what local talent can do if taken serious in our national team. the level of commitment from this girls that sees it as a privilege wearing the national jersey is quite different from what is the case with the adult team.

The Flamingos did a very good job by defeating Japan, and we are all very impressed with everything that they did because the Flamingos are always making us proud, and it is not just because they won with a single goal, but because they were able to win, and we are proud of them, so let us just say the under-17s are always doing well, so let us assume that they have the potential to win.

And another thing is that them being the first African country to win the trophy is actually a thing to be celebrated about and when things like this happen, they should be a situation where they need to be rewarded. Things like this will make them want to do better.

The first African female team to win a FIFA World Cup... That's an achievement that'll be attached to each of the players for the rest of their life. To think that they won most of their games without much support from Nigerian fans as majority of us didn't even know such tournament was going on till when they defeated Brazil to reach the final tells how determined they really were to bring back the trophy home. Hopefully, the federal government will duly honour the players and coaching staff.

The Flamingos made us proud to have won the U17 female world cup tournament in Morocco. To the best of my knowledge, this should be the first time an African team is lifting this trophy for the female categories which shows that they have made a clean record for themselves and history has written down their names with a golden pen in the book of record's for them. We are super proud of them and this is a relieve for the nation during this turbulent time were our senior team's are facing challenges with respect to their performances as the senior team

[Franklyn-wood]

The Falconets are World Champions. Nigerian U-17 team defeated Japan 2-1 in the final of the 2026 FIFA Women's World Cup.
The Flamingos are the first African nation to lift the trophy. History in the making.

A very massive congratulations to the Flamingos for representing not just the country but the continent in the global stage. when i see how the younger teams seems to be doing really well, it makes me wonder why the senior team can not replicate same or at least make it a point of duty to qualify for the world cup to even start with. Good thing about this under 17 team is that they are home based players and represent what local talent can do if taken serious in our national team. the level of commitment from this girls that sees it as a privilege wearing the national jersey is quite different from what is the case with the adult team.

The under 17 has just reminded us that we have talented players who are able to show case what they have and surprise the country even if they are not giving proper support as they should be giving. So many don't even know that the U-17 have match and have been trying all they could to bring back the pride and protect the heroic future Nigerians are known for. This has really thought me a big lesson not to give up on people or judge them with there past, because they could change and become the better version of themselves at the long run.
Even the Nigerian females senior team have not done as much as the U-17 have done this time. I am really happy and believe this will motivate other Nigeria football teams to do better.

[Dreadboost]

After the NFF have taken so much criticism the Godswill Akpabio international stadium is undergoing upgrade ahead of the AFCON qualifier against Tanzania that is coming up soon.

From the image digital LED board were installed at the Stadium. Hopefully its not used to advertise 2027 APC election campaign

[Mr Reporter]

For long now, the junior teams of the Nigerian international team are always the best when they go out to represent them in the global stage. Check also the under 17 men’s, you’ll see that they’re topping the most number of u-17 World Cup trophies won, this is something plausible of them. The senior team also, the ones when represented the team in the u-17 team did better but moving to the senior team made them less responsive to performance. I just think the issue is from the board at the national level team and not just from the players. Congratulations to our girls, they should keep making us proud in the global stage.

You know what I don’t like in all this, the NFF would still not have that sense to do the right thing, all they know how to do is to steal money, what you said is just so correct yes again the junior teams have been the one carrying the Nigeria name to the global stage and this should be a big slap to the senior players and to the NFF.

It is really a thing of joy that the  Flamingos are just added their own history by winning the U-17 Women's World Cup, beating Japan 2-1 in Morocco, first African team to ever do it, and this is really a good plus for us…

[Freeveto]

After the NFF have taken so much criticism the Godswill Akpabio international stadium is undergoing upgrade ahead of the AFCON qualifier against Tanzania that is coming up soon.

From the image digital LED board were installed at the Stadium. Hopefully its not used to advertise 2027 APC election campaign

This is the least you can expect from this country, they are looking far every way and means to advertise their government even in stadiums which I don’t think is safe, the main aim is to win the match which can be the reason why fans will think they have settle some of their debt with the players, and it is a match that we must find a way to win, that is why it is so important. We should have an easy home win at Godswill Akpabio stadium against Tanzania; I am not underrating them, but I think we deserve to win them.

[Queen Julie]

For long now, the junior teams of the Nigerian international team are always the best when they go out to represent them in the global stage. Check also the under 17 men’s, you’ll see that they’re topping the most number of u-17 World Cup trophies won, this is something plausible of them. The senior team also, the ones when represented the team in the u-17 team did better but moving to the senior team made them less responsive to performance. I just think the issue is from the board at the national level team and not just from the players. Congratulations to our girls, they should keep making us proud in the global stage.

You know what I don’t like in all this, the NFF would still not have that sense to do the right thing, all they know how to do is to steal money, what you said is just so correct yes again the junior teams have been the one carrying the Nigeria name to the global stage and this should be a big slap to the senior players and to the NFF.

It is really a thing of joy that the  Flamingos are just added their own history by winning the U-17 Women's World Cup, beating Japan 2-1 in Morocco, first African team to ever do it, and this is really a good plus for us…

NFF can steal and still do the right thing. Its about creating balance with the available money given to them. Ill rather choose an NFF president ready to fix things slacking with the Super Eagles football and take part money for himself that have one that focuses more on what he is benefiting in that position.

Flamingos have made the country happy. Given us something good to talk about, instead of talking about the NFF and the Super Eagles all day.