Former Nigeria captain Austin ‘Jay Jay’ Okocha says football legend Ronaldinho asks him why the Super Eagles did not qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Okocha made the disclosure on the Obi One podcast, linking the question to Nigeria’s failure to reach the tournament after losing the African play-off final to DR Congo.
Okocha also comments on internal criticism of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF). He praises former teammate John Mikel Obi for speaking out against the federation, noting that it can be difficult for others to do so when they have personal ties. Across the reports, the central point is the same: Nigeria’s absence from the World Cup prompts disappointment not only domestically, but also among well-known figures in football, including Ronaldinho.
While both outlets focus on the same account, they differ slightly in emphasis—one highlights the Ronaldinho question as the headline theme, while the other places more attention on Okocha’s endorsement of Mikel Obi’s stance toward the NFF.
