Team Nigeria has now won a total of eight gold, 10 bronze and seven bronze medals, with more medals to come in para-athletics and para-powerlifting.
Spain kept their hold on top spot in the FIFA/Coca-Cola Men’s World Ranking.
The Super Falcons were named the Women’s National Team of the Year.
The Eagles were edged out of the qualifiers after a 1-1 draw in extra time, followed by a 4-3 penalty loss to DR Congo on Sunday.
Mr Tinubu said that although the defeat was painful, the team deserved commendation for their spirited push, particularly after winning the first playoff match against Gabon.
Mr Dalung narrated an encounter with an elderly cleaner who told him that “in sports, we work harder for failure than for success”.
Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle has accused the Democratic Republic of Congo of using voodoo in their victory against Nigeria.
Nwabali’s two saves in the shootout were not enough to cancel out misses from Calvin Bassey, Moses Simon, and Semi Ajayi.
The club’s chair announced that the team’s assistant coach, Starplus Anista, would take over the technical department immediately.
Of the three African candidates, Mr Oshodi was the only one elected to the eight-member vice president team.
