By Ayobami Okerinde
The Super Eagles has come under fire from Nigerians after reviving memories of the team’s famous 1998 FIFA World Cup victory over Spain, with many fans accusing the team of dwelling on past glory after failing to qualify for the 2026 tournament.
Nigeria produced one of the biggest upsets of the 1998 tournament on June 13, coming from behind twice before Sunday Oliseh’s thunderous long-range strike secured a famous victory in Nantes.
In a late-night post on the team’s official X account Tuesday, the Super Eagles shared a clip from the historic encounter with the caption, “Beating Spain isn’t for everyone.”
The post came just hours after Spain defeated France 2-0 to book a place in the final of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, rekindling memories of Nigeria’s dramatic 3-2 comeback victory over the Europeans in France 1998.
