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NFF steps up pursuit of Newcastle’s Osula for Eagles

The Nigeria Football Federation has intensified efforts to convince Newcastle United forward William Osula to switch his international allegiance from Denmark to the Super Eagles. The 22 year old, who joined Newcastle from Sheffield United, has enjoyed a surge in form in recent weeks after a slow start to the season, highlighted by a decisive goal against Manchester United that boosted his profile in the Premier League. Osula, who has Nigerian roots and has endeared himself to local fans with a viral clip of him cooking Ogbono soup while playfully mocking opponents, remains eligible to represent multiple countries. Born in Copenhagen to a Danish mother and a Nigerian French father, he has played for Denmark at youth level and recently received a senior call up but is yet to make a competitive appearance. Reports suggest the NFF has opened contacts […]

Abdulmumini Auwal SA April 24, 2026

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World Cup play off: Super Eagles’ hopes fade as FIFA confirms DRC spot

Nigeria’s hopes of reaching the 2026 FIFA World Cup have suffered a final blow after world football body FIFA confirmed DR Congo as Africa’s representative in the inter confederation play off tournament. In a tournament accreditation notice and subsequent communications, FIFA listed DR Congo among the six teams that will compete in the play off, leaving no space for the Super Eagles, who had challenged their defeat to the Congolese side. Nigeria lost to DR Congo in the intercontinental play off final in Rabat, with the match ending 1–1 in regulation time before the Leopards won 4–3 on penalties to claim Africa’s last slot. The Nigeria Football Federation later petitioned FIFA, alleging that some DR Congo players were ineligible and that competition rules had been breached, but FIFA ruled that all the players were properly registered and cleared to play. […]

Abdulmumini Auwal SA March 5, 2026

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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 […]

Abdulmumini Auwal SA February 17, 2026

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‘We’re waiting’ – Nigerians divided as FIFA decides World Cup case

Nigerians have reacted with mixed feelings as they await FIFA’s ruling on the country’s petition against DR Congo over the 2026 World Cup qualifiers. The decision, expected on Monday, will determine whether Nigeria’s complaint about player eligibility can revive the Super Eagles’ hopes of reaching the tournament. On social media, some fans say they are hopeful but insist Nigeria should not qualify “through the back door” if DR Congo is punished. Others argue that if rules were broken, FIFA must apply sanctions even if it means overturning results decided on the pitch. Nigeria’s petition centres on claims that several DR Congo players held dual nationalities in violation of Congolese law, which reportedly bans dual citizenship. Officials have alleged that some players were cleared despite holding European passports and being over 21, which they say made the process fraudulent. Reports abroad […]

Abdulmumini Auwal SA February 15, 2026

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NFF insists FIFA has not ruled out Nigeria’s case against DR Congo

The Nigeria Football Federation says it has not received any decision from FIFA on its petition challenging the eligibility of some DR Congo players used in the 2026 World Cup African play off, insisting the case remains under review. This follows reports claiming that world football’s governing body had rejected Nigeria’s appeal after the Super Eagles lost on penalties to DR Congo following a 1–1 draw in November’s play off final.​ NFF Secretary General, Dr Mohammed Sanusi, said in an interview on AIT that FIFA has not communicated any verdict to the federation. He explained that if FIFA takes a decision, it will formally notify the NFF, adding that checks on official email channels have not shown any such correspondence.​ Sanusi queried the source of media claims that the case had been dismissed and challenged those making the assertions to […]

Abdulmumini Auwal SA December 28, 2025

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Key facts about Nigeria’s World Cup eligibility battle with DR Congo

How the match was decided Nigeria and DR Congo met on November 16, 2025, in Rabat, Morocco, in a one‑off CAF playoff final to decide who would reach the inter‑confederation playoffs for the 2026 World Cup. Frank Onyeka put Nigeria ahead early, but Meschack Elia equalised before half‑time, and after a tense extra time finished 1–1, DR Congo won 4–3 on penalties, with captain Chancel Mbemba scoring the decisive spot‑kick.​ For DR Congo, the victory offered a realistic route back to the World Cup for the first time since 1974 and rewarded years of rebuilding around Europe‑based talent. For Nigeria, it confirmed a second straight World Cup absence and intensified scrutiny of the coaching crew, NFF leadership and the long‑term planning of the Super Eagles.​ The eligibility complaint After the match, attention shifted from tactics to paperwork. In December 2025, […]

Abdulmumini Auwal SA December 17, 2025

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