NFF fumes as Super Eagles recite old national anthem before Benin match

Super Eagles recite old national anthem before Benin match

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has expressed its anger over the mix-up by the Benin Republic Football Federation, which resulted in the playing of the old Nigerian national anthem before Monday’s 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying match in Abidjan. In the fourth round of the 2026 FIFA World

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Anthony Nlebem

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