Nollywood actress Mary Njoku has opined that qualifying for the world cup would have been a distraction for many Nigerians.
The Super Eagles of Nigeria failed to qualify for the 2022 World Cup after drawing Ghana 1-1 on Tuesday night.
In a post on her Instagram page, Mary Njoku said she is thankful to God that the Super Eagles did not qualify for the 2022 World cup.
According to Mary Njoku, Nigerians need to focus on the real problems in the country and pressure the government to do something.
Referring to the attack on a train and the airport, Mary Njoku added that Nigeria’s insecurity is alarming and needs everyone’s attention.
In her words: Thank God we didn’t qualify for the world cup. It would have been a distraction. We need to focus on the real problems in Nigeria and pressure the Govt to do something.
An attack on a train! An attack at the airport. The insecurity in Nigeria is alarming. No more unnecessary distractions!!! This need everyone’s attention.