Golden Eaglets coach Uwejamomere apologizes following Nigeria’s exit from U-17 event

Golden Eaglets head coach Eboboritse Uwejamomere has tendered a public apology to Nigerians following the staff’s early exit from the 2026 WAFU B U-17 Championship in Burkina Faso.

 Nigeria’s marketing campaign got here to an finish within the group stage after a 1–1 draw towards Côte d’Ivoire in Ouagadougou on Saturday, following a gap 2–1 loss to Niger Republic.

Finishing backside of Group B with one level, the outcome eradicated the five-time world champions from competition. The early exit means Nigeria will miss each the 2027 U-17 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco and the 2027 FIFA U-17 World Cup in Qatar.

 Reflecting on the efficiency, Uwejamomere expressed deep remorse over the failure to qualify for the continental showpiece.

 “Obviously, the first impressions are unhappiness, disappointment. Now we are out of the tournament and the bigger picture is that we won’t go to the U-17 AFCON next year; we are unhappy and very disappointed overall,”Uwejamomere mentioned.

 He urged supporters to view the setback as a studying expertise for the younger squad members as they transition into skilled careers.

“For my players, obviously young boys, 15 or 16 years old, they still have years ahead of them. This is the first chapter of their career going into elite football, so it’s just to learn from this and use it as an experience going forward,” he added.

Addressing followers throughout the nation, the top coach acknowledged the frustration brought on by the staff’s elimination.

“For the fans back home, it’s a bitter feeling. A lot of them probably hate us right now, but this is normal because they are proud Nigerians who expect us to win every game and every tournament,” Uwejamomere said.

“The only thing I can say to them is to forgive us, because the disappointment they feel, I am also feeling, and my players are feeling the same.”