Akor Adams has called for an urgent reset in Nigerian football, urging a shift from disappointment to responsibility following the Super Eagles’ failure to qualify for the FIFA World Cup 2026.
The Sevilla FC striker believes the focus must now turn to rebuilding, warning that a third consecutive absence from the World Cup in 2030 would carry serious consequences for the country’s football identity.
Speaking via LaLiga, Adams insisted that preparations for redemption must begin immediately not when qualifiers approach, but as a daily commitment.
“We are motivated to make sure we don’t disappoint ourselves and Nigerians again,” “Another miss would take a very big toll on Nigerian football. The preparation starts now. It starts every day leading up to 2030.” he said.
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Nigeria’s absence from the next World Cup marks a second successive failure to reach football’s biggest stage, a stark contrast to a proud history that began with their debut appearance in 1994. that legacy places a clear responsibility on the current generation to respond with urgency and accountability.
The 24-year-old also pointed to a wider need for alignment beyond the pitch, stressing that progress will depend on a unified approach involving players, coaches, and administrators.
In his view, restoring direction requires collective responsibility from the technical crew to decision makers within the Nigeria Football Federation.
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Despite the setback, there remains an opportunity to reset. Nigeria’s participation in the upcoming Unity Cup in London alongside Jamaica, India, and Zimbabwe offers a platform to rebuild momentum and restore belief within the squad.
