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FIFA set to rule on Nigeria's protest against DR Congo
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FIFA is scheduled to deliver its verdict on February 16, 2026, regarding Nigeria's petition against the Democratic Republic of Congo over alleged ineligible players in the 2026 World Cup African qualifiers. The Nigeria Football Federation claims six Congolese players violated eligibility rules due to improper nationality switches. A favorable ruling could reinstate Nigeria in the intercontinental play-offs.
Austria has received FIFA permission to select Borussia Dortmund's Carney Chukwuemeka and PSV Eindhoven's Paul Wanner for its national team ahead of the World Cup. Both players, born in Austria, previously represented England and Germany at youth levels, respectively. The approvals come as Austria prepares for its first World Cup appearance since 1998.
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Nigeria's football federation has filed a complaint with FIFA alleging that DR Congo fielded ineligible players in their recent CAF playoff final. The petition claims fraud in the nationality changes of several players, threatening DR Congo's World Cup qualification hopes. DR Congo has dismissed the challenge as sour grapes from a bad loser.
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FIFA's Appeal Committee has postponed its ruling on the suspension of seven naturalized players for the Malaysian national team, originally expected on October 30 or 31. The delay stems from requests for further clarification on eligibility documents amid a leaked report questioning one player's heritage. Malaysian officials have condemned the leak as unverified and damaging to the ongoing appeal process.