NFF President Aminu Maigari on Tuesday morning, accepted the Super Eagles for failing to qualify for the African Nations Cup.
But Maigari warned the team that their apology would not be complete unless they started on the road towards making amends with victory over Ghana.
"We have accepted your apology, let us put it behind us," MAigari told the squad on Tuesday morning. "That one is gone. Let us be focused on the present challenge, which is this game.
"Today's game is like a World Cup Final to us. Its a game of pride to Nigeria.
"If we win this match, it will douse some of the abuse back home. After the match on Saturday, there were some rampage and breakages at the stadium.
"All in the course of showing unhappiness at that match.
"No, people are watching to see what you will do in this game.
"So, it has so many ramifications and you have to make amends by winning."
Maigari also commended the players for playing well against Guinea
"You played very well, nobody can argue that. But you were unlucky. "Nobody will tell you that Nigeria didnt play well, if they are honest. But we know that because you did not pick up the ticket, people will say you didnt play well. But we know better.
"And even if you win today, people will say why didnt you win the important one, but you have to try.
"So today's game is very very important. It is a game of prestige, and of pride for you and for Nigeria. So go out there and prove yourself."
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