The Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, presidential candidate, Mr Peter Obi, has said Nigeria’s absence from the 2026 FIFA World Cup reflects a failure of leadership rather than a shortage of talent, pointing to the performances of Nigerian artists and athletes with Nigerian roots at the tournament.
The development was disclosed in a statement posted on Obi’s official social media page.
According to Obi, the participation of Nigerian entertainers and the presence of Nigerians representing other countries at the World Cup highlighted the need for political leaders to create an environment that allows young people to develop and maximise their talents.
“Nigeria’s absence from the World Cup stems not from a lack of talent but from a conspicuous deficiency in political leadership that has failed to create an enabling environment for talent development,” Obi stated.
He said the performances of Nigerian artists and the number of Nigerians
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