Player Eligibility
NFF denies FIFA rejection reports in DR Congo eligibility dispute
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Ten days after reports claimed FIFA dismissed Nigeria's protest over DR Congo players' eligibility in the 2026 World Cup African playoff, the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) refuted those claims. Secretary General Dr Mohammed Sanusi said no official decision has been received, with the matter still under review.
As the 2026 Baseball Hall of Fame vote results approach, CBS Sports writers Matt Snyder and Mike Axisa discuss their differing ballots. Their conversation highlights debates over performance-enhancing drugs, the Astros scandal and borderline candidates. Both emphasize the challenges of drawing lines on eligibility.
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The NCAA has cleared 21-year-old center James Nnaji, a 2023 NBA draft pick whose rights are held by the New York Knicks, to join Baylor University's basketball team midseason. Never having signed an NBA contract or played in the G League, the 7-foot Nigerian with pro experience in Europe fills a critical frontcourt need for the 9-2 Bears and exemplifies evolving rules drawing criticism from coaches like Tom Izzo.
The Football Association of Malaysia (FAM) has suspended its secretary general pending an investigation into FIFA's claims of cheating by fielding ineligible players. FIFA last month suspended seven overseas-born players and fined FAM US$438,000 for submitting falsified documents in a 2027 Asian Cup qualifier. The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission stated it would reopen probes if irregularities emerge from the ongoing appeal.