At the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat on Sunday, Nigeria’s campaign ended in a 4-3 loss on penalties following a 1-1 draw over 120 minutes. This will be the team’s second straight World Cup absence.
Obi praised the players’ commitment and selflessness on Monday in a post on his official X account. He penned,
“Dear Super Eagles, I am aware of how much everyone of you is affected by yesterday’s result.
“You carry the nation’s heartbeat when you wear the green and white, and I recognize the effort, sacrifice, and dedication you put into every game. However, don’t let this moment depress you. Great teams are characterized by how they handle hardship.
“What matters now is how we stand, regroup, and rebuild with even greater discipline, focus, and preparedness,” he added, urging the team to recover and rebuild with focus. You can rise stronger, I’m sure of it.
“Don’t let today overwhelm tomorrow’s greatness. The eagle lifts its wings instead of bowing its head. Remain dedicated and keep your heads up. Nigeria has faith in you, and we shall rise once more as a team. Super Eagles, keep flying high.
In the meantime, Eric Chelle, the coach of Nigeria, claimed on Monday that a DR Congo employee practiced “voodoo” during Sunday’s World Cup playoff penalty shootout.
