{
  "id": 9734331,
  "title": "AFCON 2027Q: Super Eagles won’t repeat World Cup qualifying mistakes – Ndidi",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/25/afcon-2027q-super-eagles-wont-repeat-world-cup-qualifying-mistakes",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-25T08:34:38.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Post Nigeria",
    "slug": "daily-post-nigeria",
    "url": "https://dailypost.ng/2026/09/25/afcon-2027q-super-eagles-wont-repeat-world-cup-qualifying-mistakes-ndidi/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Super Eagles captain Wilfred Ndidi has emphasized the importance of a strong start to Nigeria's 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign, according to a report by the DAILY POST. Nigeria failed to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup due to a poor performance in the opening four matches of the qualifiers, with three draws and one loss. Ndidi, however, has expressed confidence that the Super Eagles have learned from their past errors and are committed to avoiding a repeat of those mistakes. \"It will never happen again because this is a focused team. We are planning to set the momentum, because the first game is the most important game in every competition,\" Ndidi told reporters during a press conference in Uyo. The Super Eagles kick off their 2027 AFCON qualifying campaign tonight against Madagascar at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo.",
  "summary": "Super Eagles captain, Wilfred Ndidi has stressed the need for Nigeria to make a strong start to their 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign, DAILY POST reports. Nigeria missed out on the 2026 FIFA World Cup after a disappointing start to the qualifiers, failing to win any of their opening four matches, recording three […] AFCON 2027Q: Super Eagles won’t repeat World Cup qualifying…",
  "key_points": [
    "Super Eagles captain Ndidi stresses importance of strong start in AFCON 2027 qualifiers.",
    "Nigeria failed to qualify for 2026 World Cup due to poor performance in early qualifiers.",
    "Ndidi confident team will avoid repeating past mistakes, focusing on momentum."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Daily Post Nigeria",
        "title": "AFCONQ: Chelle gives reason for Maduka Okoye’s late arrival to Super Eagles camp",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/25/afconq-chelle-gives-reason-for-maduka-okoyes-late-arrival-to-super",
        "published": "2026-09-25T05:44:29.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}