By David AFOLABI
After failing to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, despite a record 10 African teams making it to the 48-team tournament, the green and white jersey of the Super Eagles will not be on display in North America.
Yet, scattered across nine different squads heading to the United States, Mexico, and Canada this month, there will be fifteen footballers whose roots trace back to Nigerian soil.
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While Nigeria may be absent, Nigerian football will be on display at the World Cup.
Nigeria’s loss will be the gains of Canada, Switzerland, Austria, Norway, the USA, England, France, Germany, and South Africa.
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Below is the full list:
Owen Goodman: Canada
Manuel Akanji; Switzerland
David Alaba: Austria (captain)
Noah Okafor: Switzerland
Antonio Nusa: Norway
Felix Nmecha: Germany
Carney Chukwuemeka: Austria
Bukayo Saka: England
Jamal Musiala: Germany
Michael Olise: France
Folarin Balogun: USA
Eberechi Eze: England
Noni Madueke: England
Promise David: Canada
Tani Oluwaseyi: Canada
Ime Okon: South Africa
