Former Nigeria captain Mikel Obi says Nigeria’s failure to qualify for the ongoing World Cup is a “hammer blow” and argues that the entire board of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) should step down. Both Vanguard and Information Nigeria report that Obi made the remarks during the Obi One Podcast. He expresses sympathy for Nigerians affected by the missed qualification, saying many people are likely to be devastated. The reports present Obi’s comments as a direct response to the team’s inability to reach the World Cup tournament. While the outlets highlight his call for the NFF board’s removal, they do not provide additional details on any specific internal review, disciplinary action, or alternative proposals regarding governance. The focus across the sources is Obi’s criticism of the NFF’s leadership following the qualification setback.