‘It’s bad, we’ve missed out twice in a row’ – Osimhen on World Cup absence

Nigeria striker Victor Osimhen has spoken publicly for the first time about the Super Eagles’ failure to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, describing the disappointment as painful for both himself and his teammates.

The expanded 48-team tournament, which began last week, has brought together nations from across the globe.

However, Nigeria are absent despite Africa receiving nine automatic…