FIFA verdict: 10 key facts about Nigeria’s failed case against DR Congo
Nigeria’s bid to revive their 2026 World Cup hopes through a FIFA petition against DR Congo has ended in disappointment after the world body dismissed their complaint. DR Congo remain confirmed as qualifiers for the intercontinental play off, while the Super Eagles must now watch the tournament from home. Nigeria lost the decisive playoff on penaltiesNigeria’s on field World Cup dream ended when they lost the African playoff final to DR Congo on penalties after a 1–1 draw in regulation time. The petition was an attempt to overturn that outcome off the pitch. NFF filed a formal protest to FIFAAfter the defeat, the Nigeria Football Federation lodged a detailed complaint with FIFA’s Disciplinary Committee, alleging that DR Congo used ineligible players during the qualifiers. The case centred on dual nationality claimsNigeria argued that between six and nine DR Congo players […]
