Betrayal: NFF posts lineup after Nigeria&#039;s humiliating ...

Betrayal: NFF posts lineup after Nigeria's humiliating 4-0 loss to Italy

Incompetence or Betrayal? Nigerian fans are furious after the NFF posted the starting lineup after the 4-0 loss to Italy. This act of incompetence is seen as a betrayal, sparking demands for accountability. Nigerian fans erupted in anger across social media on Tuesday following the Flamingos' 4-0 exit from the 2025 FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup and an astonishing gaffe by the Nigerian Football Federation (NFF). The NFF's official social media account posted the team's starting lineup for the crucial Round of 16 match against Italy only after the game had concluded, cementing the narrative of institutional incompetence and prompting widespread calls for a complete overhaul of the football governing body. Flamingos Bow Out The Flamingos, who progressed to the knockout stage as one of the best third-placed teams, ultimately fell short against a clinical Italian side. The match began with promise, as Nigeria applied early pressure, but they went into halftime trailing 1-0 after a goal from Anna Copelli. The decisive blows came in the second half, compounded by a string of goalkeeping errors. Italy doubled their lead in the 58th minute via Caterina Venturelli. Giulia Robino netted a third before Rachele Giudici capped off the 4-0 win in the 93rd minute, ending Nigeria's tournament run. This exit is a step back from their historic third-place finish in the 2022 edition. Fan Fury Over Late Lineup Post The heartbreaking defeat was swiftly overshadowed by the NFF's social media blunder. Minutes after the 4-0 defeat became official, the NFF’s Twitter account posted the starting lineup with the caption: “How the Flamingos line up against Italy. All the best to the girls!” This act of perceived amateurism and disrespect immediately galvanised the fanbase. One enraged fan commented, "There's no saving this organisation under the current leadership. Look at this blatant incompetence... Nobody dey supervise the admin." Another succinctly captured the absurdity, noting the "Line-up and FT result within two minutes." The overwhelming reaction suggested the post was not merely a mistake but a glaring symbol of a deeper, systemic rot within the federation, reinforcing the sentiment of neglect toward the women's national teams. This embarrassing error is not an isolated incident but fits a concerning pattern of alleged organisational missteps within the NFF, particularly concerning logistics and communication for the various national teams. For passionate Nigerian football followers, the social media gaffe confirms a broader narrative of administrative negligence and chaos in the NFF, who are also under heavy scrutiny over mismanagement of FIFA and CAF funds. The immediate impact is a further erosion of fan trust in the NFF's current leadership. The collective outcry is loud and clear: fans are demanding accountability and structural reforms to prevent such basic operational failures. The incident places greater pressure on NFF officials to address the administrative gaps, especially as attention turns to the next cycle of international youth tournaments and the senior women's team, the Super Falcons.

Nigerian fans erupted in anger across social media on Tuesday following the Flamingos' 4-0 exit from the 2025 FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup and an astonishing gaffe by the Nigerian Football Federation (NFF).

The NFF's official social media account posted the team's starting lineup for the crucial Round of 16 match against Italy only after the game had concluded, cementing the narrative of institutional incompetence and prompting widespread calls for a complete overhaul of the football governing body.

Flamingos Bow Out

The Flamingos, who progressed to the knockout stage as one of the best third-placed teams, ultimately fell short against a clinical Italian side. The match began with promise, as Nigeria applied early pressure, but they went into halftime trailing 1-0 after a goal from Anna Copelli.

The decisive blows came in the second half, compounded by a string of goalkeeping errors. Italy doubled their lead in the 58th minute via Caterina Venturelli.

Giulia Robino netted a third before Rachele Giudici capped off the 4-0 win in the 93rd minute, ending Nigeria's tournament run. This exit is a step back from their historic third-place finish in the 2022 edition.

Fan Fury Over Late Lineup Post

The heartbreaking defeat was swiftly overshadowed by the NFF's social media blunder. Minutes after the 4-0 defeat became official, the NFF’s Twitter account posted the starting lineup with the caption: “How the Flamingos line up against Italy. All the best to the girls!”

This act of perceived amateurism and disrespect immediately galvanised the fanbase. One enraged fan commented, "There's no saving this organisation under the current leadership. Look at this blatant incompetence... Nobody dey supervise the admin."

Another succinctly captured the absurdity, noting the "Line-up and FT result within two minutes."

The overwhelming reaction suggested the post was not merely a mistake but a glaring symbol of a deeper, systemic rot within the federation, reinforcing the sentiment of neglect toward the women's national teams.

This embarrassing error is not an isolated incident but fits a concerning pattern of alleged organisational missteps within the NFF, particularly concerning logistics and communication for the various national teams.

For passionate Nigerian football followers, the social media gaffe confirms a broader narrative of administrative negligence and chaos in the NFF, who are also under heavy scrutiny over mismanagement of FIFA and CAF funds.

The immediate impact is a further erosion of fan trust in the NFF's current leadership. The collective outcry is loud and clear: fans are demanding accountability and structural reforms to prevent such basic operational failures.

The incident places greater pressure on NFF officials to address the administrative gaps, especially as attention turns to the next cycle of international youth tournaments and the senior women's team, the Super Falcons.