Nigeria coach Jose Peseiro says his side struggled in their World Cup qualifier with Zimbabwe due to travelling fatigue.
Declan Rice went to the World Cup surrounded by England team-mates who had won the biggest prizes in the game.
Saudi Arabia is set to stage the FIFA World Cup in 2034 after being confirmed as the sole bidder.
Wilfred Ndidi insists Nigeria will fight tooth and nail to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, after missing out on the last showpiece.
Lionel Messi heads the list of nominees for the men's Ballon d'Or after leading Argentina to World Cup glory.
Banyana Banyana have received part of the combined R6 million from the Motsepe Foundation and the National Lottery, but must wait a bit longer for their World Cup allocation from FIFA.