In a surprise move, the Nigeria Super Eagles recited the old national anthem,"Arise, O Compatriots" before their 2026 World Cup qualifier match against Benin Republic today. This development comes despite the recent change to a new national anthem, "Nigeria, We Hail Thee".
The old national anthem was used before the match at the Stade Félix Houphouët-Boigny in Abidjan, leaving many fans and observers puzzled. The reason behind the use of the old national anthem is yet to be officially explained.
The Super Eagles went on to lose the match 2-1 to Benin Republic, a result that has added to the controversy surrounding the team's performance. The defeat has sparked reactions from Nigerian football fans, who are calling for the resignation of Coach Finidi George and a complete overhaul of the team.
The use of the old national anthem has also generated debate, with some questioning the decision and others supporting it. The development has added to the uncertainty surrounding the national team's preparations for the World Cup qualifiers.
The original article did not provide further information on this incident, and it is unclear whether this was an error or a deliberate decision by the team or the stadium officials.
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