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The Shocking Downfall of Nigeria's National Team
In the mid-1990s, Nigeria were the fifth highest ranked national team in the world, and many people expected them to become the first African country to win the FIFA World Cup.
Thirty years on, Nigeria have just failed to qualify for a second successive World Cup, falling to DR Congo on penalties in the CAF 2026 World Cup play-offs, and they are ranked 41st in the world.
In this video, HITC Sevens takes a look at the extraordinary demise of the Super Eagles, those responsible, and what can be done to turn the fortunes of Africa's biggest country around.
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