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Re: 2026 World Cup: 10 Top Countries That Will Not Be At Tournament by ARISHEM: 4:36pm On Apr 02
robosky02:
Cameroon
Nigeria.
Italy,
Denmark
Poland
Chile,
Peru
Bolivia
China
Costa Rica.



Like this now NFF has a big excuse to give...
That Italy has now missed 3 world cup in a row
Just like we now give iran war as the reason for fuel hike
And that excuse they will give will make them give local coaches like Finidi George another chance to coach the super eagles again
Re: 2026 World Cup: 10 Top Countries That Will Not Be At Tournament by Hemanwel(m): 4:37pm On Apr 02
The only top 10 country that won't be at the World Cup is Italy. Every other one is shakushaku country!



99.99% of the top countries have all qualified for the tournament
Re: 2026 World Cup: 10 Top Countries That Will Not Be At Tournament by SixSeven: 4:37pm On Apr 02
Mariangeles:
You mean like losers' tournament? That could work. grin

Imagine Nigeria losing in losers' tournament...now, that'll be tragic! 🤣
Yes o. But we can swap Morocco for Italy. I dash them Morocco but I want Italy in their place cheesy


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RzbLDTbbp4o
Re: 2026 World Cup: 10 Top Countries That Will Not Be At Tournament by Emeskhalifa(m): 4:38pm On Apr 02
streetsoldier1:
Since india beat Nigeria 100-1 when we were in primary school, fifa say make dem no come again

So that ball will not turn to [/b]lion[b]
Even segun odegbami that scored that one goal for Nigeria, him leg bend cos the ball turned to stone.... Shey u no year the story ni
I actually heard the story from childhood and I don't believe it, but what exactly is the reason why India does not partake in world cup?
Re: 2026 World Cup: 10 Top Countries That Will Not Be At Tournament by Pootle: 4:40pm On Apr 02
robosky02:
Cameroon
Nigeria.
Italy,
Denmark
Poland
Chile,
Peru
Bolivia
China
Costa Rica



Like this now NFF has a big excuse to give...
That Italy has now missed 3 world cup in a row
Just like we now give iran war as the reason for fuel hike
remove nigeria and add china and india
Re: 2026 World Cup: 10 Top Countries That Will Not Be At Tournament by Osanoghodua1: 4:40pm On Apr 02
Alphafarms:
Cameroon isn't in West Africa, op take note
Which part of Africa is Cameroon?
Re: 2026 World Cup: 10 Top Countries That Will Not Be At Tournament by Olurondo: 4:41pm On Apr 02
Shame on the Super Eagles and NFF!!
Re: 2026 World Cup: 10 Top Countries That Will Not Be At Tournament by Fekumzi123: 4:43pm On Apr 02
omoredia:
Nigeria is top as how? In terms of terrorism or what?
Go and ask other African countries.
You're underestimating your country.
Re: 2026 World Cup: 10 Top Countries That Will Not Be At Tournament by energy37: 4:43pm On Apr 02
Only Italy is a proper World Cup country among them. Rest!
robosky02:
Cameroon
Nigeria.
Italy,
Denmark
Poland
Chile,
Peru
Bolivia
China
Costa Rica



Like this now NFF has a big excuse to give...
That Italy has now missed 3 world cup in a row
Just like we now give iran war as the reason for fuel hike
Re: 2026 World Cup: 10 Top Countries That Will Not Be At Tournament by OlujobaSamuel: 4:44pm On Apr 02
omoredia:
Dey deceive urself. When ur foundation is a lie nothing ever gets built
Our FIFA ranking no lie.
Consistently between 20 to 30 out of more than 200nations in the world
Consistently between 1 to 5th out of more than 50nations in Africa
Abeg, we are eligible to be classified as top nation, that's why foreign pundits look out for our result during games.
We just want more because there was a time we were amongst the top 15 in the world, and with good administration, we can be better than our current situation
Re: 2026 World Cup: 10 Top Countries That Will Not Be At Tournament by judewrites: 4:44pm On Apr 02
ClintonEmex:
Nigeria and Italy are facing the same thing; bad administration. But the difference is that the Italian football administrators are resigning and overhauling their football team for growth and improvement, while the Nigerian corrupt and greedy administrators will want to keep on spoiling the national team for their selfish interest.
There is no comparison between Nigeria and Italy in football.

The Italians have won the world cup 4 times while Nigeria has only reached 2 second rounds. The Italians also have a more developed football league than Nigeria.

The problem of Italian football I think is in its grassroots, lack of proper scouting and development of young stars.

Nigeria football problem is rooted in maladministration, corruption as well lack of development of starlings.
Re: 2026 World Cup: 10 Top Countries That Will Not Be At Tournament by OlujobaSamuel: 4:45pm On Apr 02
Osanoghodua1:
Which part of Africa is Cameroon?
Central Africa
Re: 2026 World Cup: 10 Top Countries That Will Not Be At Tournament by Mirasteel: 4:46pm On Apr 02
Good
Re: 2026 World Cup: 10 Top Countries That Will Not Be At Tournament by DaGC(m): 4:47pm On Apr 02
Honestly, apart from Italy, no big country there. 4 times champion fa, missing the tournament for the 3rd time in a row.

All the rest, na points dem dey go dash and pictures dem dey go snap anytime them qualify for World cup.
Re: 2026 World Cup: 10 Top Countries That Will Not Be At Tournament by NewHe: 4:49pm On Apr 02
Alphafarms:
Cameroon isn't in West Africa, op take note
Are you in anyway linked to the #Obidient people?
Re: 2026 World Cup: 10 Top Countries That Will Not Be At Tournament by omoredia: 4:51pm On Apr 02
Fekumzi123:
Go and ask other African countries.
You're underestimating your country.
Your country oga.
Re: 2026 World Cup: 10 Top Countries That Will Not Be At Tournament by Freshtruth(m): 5:00pm On Apr 02
Nigeria is not a top football nation bro ww talking of countries that has good leagues
Re: 2026 World Cup: 10 Top Countries That Will Not Be At Tournament by AKWATGOLD1(m): 5:03pm On Apr 02
Let see how Congo DR will go in the tournament. Group stage exit for Congo DR my suggestion.
robosky02:
Cameroon
Nigeria.
Italy,
Denmark
Poland
Chile,
Peru
Bolivia
China
Costa Rica



Like this now NFF has a big excuse to give...
That Italy has now missed 3 world cup in a row
Just like we now give iran war as the reason for fuel hike
Re: 2026 World Cup: 10 Top Countries That Will Not Be At Tournament by Angelfrost(m): 5:08pm On Apr 02
Italy matter come worse pass Nigeria own...!

This world cup will likely be highly competitive... It's not going to be business as usual for France, Argentina or England.


Any serious team united and focused can go the distance regardless of FIFA ranking.
Re: 2026 World Cup: 10 Top Countries That Will Not Be At Tournament by deavicky(m): 5:08pm On Apr 02
I only see one top country normally the rest are not supposed to be there.
Re: 2026 World Cup: 10 Top Countries That Will Not Be At Tournament by airsaylongcome: 5:10pm On Apr 02
streetsoldier1:
Since india beat Nigeria 100-1 when we were in primary school, fifa say make dem no come again

So that ball will not turn to [/b]lion[b]
Even segun odegbami that scored that one goal for Nigeria, him leg bend cos the ball turned to stone.... Shey u no year the story ni
Na Segun Odegbami “score” for “una time”? Our time na Teslim “Thunder” Balgoun na hin score o. After someone screamed “Thunder Balogun, remember your left leg”. I think he kpaied somebody when he released the shot from his left leg
Re: 2026 World Cup: 10 Top Countries That Will Not Be At Tournament by Angelfrost(m): 5:12pm On Apr 02
Emeskhalifa:
I actually heard the story from childhood and I don't believe it, but what exactly is the reason why India does not partake in world cup?
They never qualify... Simple!

Their football sector is practically underdeveloped.

They are more vested in Cricket.
Re: 2026 World Cup: 10 Top Countries That Will Not Be At Tournament by Sirleo05: 5:14pm On Apr 02
The only reasonable countries on the list are Italy and Nigeria, the rest are 🤪😜😛😝🤭🤫🤔🤐🤨🙄😒😴🤮😔🥱😤
Re: 2026 World Cup: 10 Top Countries That Will Not Be At Tournament by airsaylongcome: 5:14pm On Apr 02
Kobicove:
If Cameroon is not in West Africa, where is it?! :-
Leave all these “new cats” that were not around when Nigeria vs Cameroon was a declaration of war. I remember when Cameroon switched sometime in the late 80s or early 90s from West Africa to Central. We chuckled then that they were running away from Nigeria, Ghana and CIV
Re: 2026 World Cup: 10 Top Countries That Will Not Be At Tournament by Franking: 5:21pm On Apr 02
When you have clueless people at the NFF because of quotà system what do you expect?

Divide Nigeria so each side will put who they like in charge.......serious people are being dragged backwards by what we have today......Divide Nigeria.
Re: 2026 World Cup: 10 Top Countries That Will Not Be At Tournament by tgmservice: 5:25pm On Apr 02
Dont misinform others, Nigeria still has a chance
Fifa has not given a verdict yet on the DR congo case
Re: 2026 World Cup: 10 Top Countries That Will Not Be At Tournament by Tendd: 5:32pm On Apr 02
Cameroon is both in west and Central Africa.What would you call the regions that are closed to Nigeria notably the south west and north west region, also the northern borders to Nigeria?
Alphafarms:
Cameroon isn't in West Africa, op take note
Re: 2026 World Cup: 10 Top Countries That Will Not Be At Tournament by Tendd: 5:34pm On Apr 02
Also partly west Africa.
OlujobaSamuel:
Central Africa
Re: 2026 World Cup: 10 Top Countries That Will Not Be At Tournament by iluvdonjazzy: 5:35pm On Apr 02
How about Portugal
Re: 2026 World Cup: 10 Top Countries That Will Not Be At Tournament by Tendd: 5:37pm On Apr 02
Cameroon is still part of west Africa, geographically.Some part is the center of Africa but it's still very in west of the continent ä.
airsaylongcome:
Leave all these “new cats” that were not around when Nigeria vs Cameroon was a declaration of war. I remember when Cameroon switched sometime in the late 80s or early 90s from West Africa to Central. We chuckled then that they were running away from Nigeria, Ghana and CIV
Re: 2026 World Cup: 10 Top Countries That Will Not Be At Tournament by geoworldedu: 5:58pm On Apr 02
bmd1010:
India ko dem no dey qualify ni
Israel nko? Dem never qualify for their life. Na only war den sabi grin
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