Don’t Try To Qualify for World Cup Through Backdoor,’ DR Congo Slams Nigeria Over FIFA Petition on Alleged Ineligible Players
The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has sharply criticised Nigeria following a petition by the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) to FIFA over the alleged use of ineligible players during the 2026 World Cup playoffs in Morocco. Reacting via its official Instagram page, the Congolese team warned Nigeria against seeking World Cup qualification “from the back door” after losing on penalties, accusing the Super Eagles of attempting to win through legal manoeuvres rather than on the pitch. The NFF insists its petition is based on alleged violations of Congolese citizenship laws, arguing that FIFA was misled in clearing the players. The dispute has sparked renewed debate among football fans as Nigeria battles to avoid missing consecutive World Cup tournaments.
The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has sharply criticised Nigeria following a petition by the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) to FIFA over the alleged use of ineligible players during the 2026 World Cup playoffs in Morocco. Reacting via its official Instagram page, the Congolese team warned Nigeria against seeking World Cup qualification “from the back door” after losing on penalties, accusing the Super Eagles of attempting to win through legal manoeuvres rather than on the pitch. The NFF insists its petition is based on alleged violations of Congolese citizenship laws, arguing that FIFA was misled in clearing the players. The dispute has sparked renewed debate among football fans as Nigeria battles to avoid missing consecutive World Cup tournaments.
Don’t Try To Qualify for World Cup Through Backdoor,’ DR Congo Slams Nigeria Over FIFA Petition on Alleged Ineligible Players
The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has sharply criticised Nigeria following a petition by the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) to FIFA over the alleged use of ineligible players during the 2026 World Cup playoffs in Morocco. Reacting via its official Instagram page, the Congolese team warned Nigeria against seeking World Cup qualification “from the back door” after losing on penalties, accusing the Super Eagles of attempting to win through legal manoeuvres rather than on the pitch. The NFF insists its petition is based on alleged violations of Congolese citizenship laws, arguing that FIFA was misled in clearing the players. The dispute has sparked renewed debate among football fans as Nigeria battles to avoid missing consecutive World Cup tournaments.
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