Oshoala slams NFF for Dessers, Ekong backlash after South Africa draw

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September 13, 2025 by

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Super Falcons star Asisat Oshoala has strongly criticised the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) for publicly blaming players after the Super Eagles’ disappointing 1-1 draw against South Africa in their 2026 World Cup qualifier.

The result, which leaves Nigeria’s qualification hopes hanging by a thread, sparked outrage among fans. But it was the NFF’s match report that drew even more backlash — especially for singling out William Troost-Ekong and Cyriel Dessers.

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Ekong was blamed for an own goal that gave South Africa the lead, while Dessers, who started the match and was taken off at half-time, was harshly criticised for his performance.