NFF appeals FIFA's rejection of Nigeria's petition against DR Congo in World Cup qualifiers

Nigeria's Football Federation (NFF) has appealed FIFA's decision to reject its petition seeking to disqualify DR Congo from World Cup qualifiers over an alleged ineligible player, amid ongoing controversy from their recent match.

This follows FIFA's recent sanctions on both Nigeria and DR Congo after their World Cup qualifier match, which controversially dashed Nigeria's Super Eagles qualification hopes. Nigeria had petitioned to disqualify DR Congo, alleging the use of an ineligible player, but FIFA dismissed the complaint. The NFF has now launched an appeal against this ruling as Africa World Cup qualifying continues.

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Tense Nigerian officials and fans await FIFA verdict on DR Congo's 2026 World Cup eligibility amid ineligibility allegations.
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Nigeria awaits FIFA verdict on DR Congo World Cup eligibility

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Nigeria's football authorities remain hopeful for a favorable ruling from FIFA on a petition challenging DR Congo's eligibility in the 2026 World Cup intercontinental playoffs, despite the Congolese team being listed among participants. The dispute stems from Nigeria's penalty shootout loss to DR Congo in November 2025, with allegations of six ineligible players fielded by the opponents. While officials urge calm, critics and fans express skepticism over the prolonged silence from FIFA.

FIFA has sanctioned Nigeria and the Democratic Republic of Congo following their World Cup qualifier match. The game has been a key topic of discussion after it marked the controversial end to Nigeria's Super Eagles qualification hopes.

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The Democratic Republic of Congo has named the players at the heart of Nigeria's ongoing FIFA complaint over eligibility in the CAF World Cup playoffs, according to a March 13, 2026, ThisDayLive report. This response comes amid Nigeria's challenge to Congo's 4-3 penalty win in November 2025.

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