Nigeria, Sept. 6 -- The Super Eagles of Nigeria are on the precipice of missing a second consecutive FIFA World Cup, a scenario born from a disastrous qualifying campaign plagued by inconsistent form, tactical uncertainty, and a stunning inability to convert dominance into victories.

The team's current predicament in Group C is self-inflicted. After six matches, Nigeria sits in a dismal fourth place with a mere seven points, having managed only one win against four draws and one loss. The primary cause has been a chronic lack of cutting edge in front of goal; despite creating chances, the team has scored only seven goals while conceding six. This failure to secure wins against supposedly weaker opponents, including two draws against Leso...