The debate intensified after the Super Falcons and Flying Eagles suffered setbacks that ended their respective routes to the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup and 2027 FIFA Under-20 World Cup. That result also ended Nigeria’s hopes of qualifying for the 2027 Africa Under-20 Cup of Nations and the 2027 FIFA Under-20 World Cup in Azerbaijan. Odegbami has criticised the administration of Nigerian football, arguing that the country’s football structure has failed to maximise its considerable talent. Under the existing arrangement, 37 of the 44 Congress delegates are state Football Association chairmen. “The issue of the composition of Nigerian Football Association Congress has to do with the National Assembly.