Nigeria, June 24 -- The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has criticised the Super Eagles over Nigeria's failure to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, saying many Nigerians remain deeply disappointed by the country's absence from football's biggest stage.

Mr Wike spoke on Wednesday during the inauguration of the Kuje-Gwagwalada Dual Carriageway Phase I in Abuja, where former Super Eagles captain Joseph Yobo was among the dignitaries present.

Using the occasion to send a message to the national team, the minister said Nigerians deserved better.

"Yes, we have congratulated one of our stars, Joseph Yobo. But let me use this medium through you to tell the Super Eagles we are not happy," Mr Wike said.

"So if n...