Nigeria's Super Eagles played the old national anthem during a World Cup qualifier against Benin, despite NFF providing the new one.

Nigeria's football team, the Super Eagles, played the old national anthem, "Arise O Compatriots," during a FIFA World Cup qualifier match against Benin Republic, despite the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) providing a recording of the new anthem, "Nigeria We Hail Thee," which was reintroduced by President Bola Tinubu on May 29. The NFF protested the error and insisted that the correct anthem be played before the start of the second half.

June 10, 2024
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