‘I’m done’ – Ex-Super Eagles coach left frustrated over NFF’s ineptitude

Former Super Eagles assistant coach Fatai Amoo has weighed in on why the NFF’s administrative issues is killing Nigerian football, Afrik Foot reports.

The former Shooting Stars manager has coached at every tier of Nigerian football and has been very vocal whenever his wages weren’t paid on time, or at all.

In a new interview with Brila, Amoo lamented the poor state of football in Nigeria, especially with the absence of infrastructure to aid the development of players.

“I think our football is retrogressing in terms of players and results,” Amoo said.

“For me, I have tried my best. You do your best and leave the rest. Nobody can be champion forever.

“From my understanding, the reason why we aren’t doing well is that we have left so many things undone, and we aren’t trying to do it right — especially those that are taking charge of football in Nigeria today.

“And of course, it’s the Nigeria Football Federation, isn’t it?

“I think if we can go back and look at what and what have we not done well, and try to correct them, I think we will bounce back,” he added.

Super Eagles decline: Is Fatai Amoo right about the NFF

Several ex-Super Eagles players and staff have been critical of the body governing Nigerian football, while recent clips surfaced on social media of the poor state of the hostel housing the Flamingoes.

Away from the poor welfare of the players, Nigeria have only one standard pitch to host International games, which means the biggest African nation cannot host any tournament anytime soon.

“For example, we want to talk about our football pitches, especially at the national level.

“You’re talking about hosting, most of the time they say Nigeria doesn’t have the pitches. It’s part of our problems. It shouldn’t be that,” the ex-Sunshine Stars.

Former Super Eagles and Leeds United defender Sam Sodje also criticised the NFF, claiming issues off the pitch were preventing a talented group of players from qualifying for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.