Why Super Eagles players didn’t want to go to 2026 World Cup – Onugkha
Rodina Moscow forward, German Onugkha has claimed that Super Eagles players lacked the motivation to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup because they were already wealthy. He said the players failed to secure Nigeria’s qualification for the tournament because they had little incentive to participate, given their financial status. Born in Moscow to a Russian mother and a Nigerian father, Onugkha…
Rodina Moscow forward, German Onugkha has expressed his disappointment over Nigeria's failure to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, attributing the lack of motivation among the players as the primary reason. Onugkha, who has pledged his international future to Nigeria, noted that despite the Super Eagles possessing a roster valued at approximately half a billion dollars, they were unable to secure qualification due to a lack of desire to participate.
He further stated that the players would have preferred six weeks of vacation over tournament participation, highlighting the apparent disconnect between the team's financial status and their motivation to perform.
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