Former Super Eagles midfielder, John Ogu has stated that both the NFF and the players must take responsibility for Nigeria’s failure to qualify for consecutive FIFA World Cup competitions.
Ogu expressed concerns about the quality of football administration in the country.
He noted that while the federation has a role to play, in building proper structures, the players must also take accountability for their performances on the pitch.
“The people running our football aren’t football oriented, they don’t understand things about football, that’s my own opinion,” Ogu opined.
“For instance in Cameroon, Samuel Eto’o is their FA President, he understands football. You as a football player, if you think that you are doing your country a favour, they won’t invite you, it happened with André Onana.
“I feel like people running our football need to do better. NFF can put the blame on the players as well.
“NFF is more of the structure. I won’t even put the whole blame on the NFF because you know why? Representing Nigeria is a dream come true.
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“They do their best, it might not be enough, but they do their best.”
During his international career, Ogu earned 25 caps and scored two goals for Nigeria between 2013 and 2019.
He featured in all three matches at the FIFA Confederations Cup in 2013 and was part of the squad at the 2018 World Cup, where he remained an unused substitute.
The midfielder also won a bronze medal with Nigeria at the Africa Cup of Nations in 2019.
