Nigeria Escapes FIFA Ban in DR Congo Player Eligibility Row
The NFF's petition against DR Congo over ineligible players reveals how Nigeria avoided its own FIFA ban. Get the full story on this World Cup qualifier controversy.
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NFF Protests DR Congo's Ineligible Players to FIFA
Nigeria Football Federation lodges formal protest with FIFA, alleging DR Congo fielded ineligible players in crucial World Cup qualifier. Details of the discovery and potential sanctions revealed. Read the full story.
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FIFA slaps Malaysia with heavy fines and match forfeits for using ineligible players. This crackdown unfolds as Nigeria challenges DR Congo's player eligibility in World Cup playoffs. Read the full details.
Nigeria's FIFA Petition: A New Path to 2026 World Cup?
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NFF Files FIFA Petition Against DR Congo Over Player Eligibility
The Nigeria Football Federation has lodged a formal protest with FIFA, accusing DR Congo of fielding ineligible players. The stakes are high, with World Cup qualification and over N13 billion in prize money on the line. Read the full details.
DR Congo Criticises Nigeria's FIFA Petition Over Players
DR Congo accuses Nigeria of using 'lawyers tricks' after NFF petitions FIFA over ineligible players in World Cup playoff. Will the Super Eagles get a second chance?
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DR Congo FA fires back at Nigeria's FIFA petition
The DR Congo Football Association has issued a fiery response after Nigeria petitioned FIFA over the eligibility of Congolese players. Get the full details on the brewing World Cup playoff scandal.
FIFA Source: Nigeria's World Cup Petition Against DR Congo Weak
Nigerian writer Japheth Omojuwa reveals his FIFA contact says NFF's case to disqualify DR Congo is weak, dashing hopes for a World Cup 2026 lifeline. Get the full story and reactions.
Nigeria vs DR Congo: FIFA Petition Over Ineligible Players
The Nigeria Football Federation has petitioned FIFA, alleging DR Congo fielded ineligible players in a crucial World Cup playoff. Get the latest reactions and analysis.
DR Congo Faces FIFA Sanction Over Ineligible Players
Nigeria's World Cup dream may be revived as NFF petitions FIFA over six DR Congo players' eligibility. Details on Wan-Bissaka, Tuanzebe, and others.
FIFA Investigates DR Congo Squad, Nigeria's Hopes Alive
FIFA investigates DR Congo for fielding ineligible players in World Cup qualifiers. This could overturn Nigeria's elimination and revive Super Eagles' 2026 hopes. Read the latest.
NFF Protests to FIFA Over DR Congo's Ineligible Players
Nigeria's Super Eagles could get a second chance at 2026 World Cup qualification as FIFA investigates DR Congo for fielding ineligible players. The NFF has filed an official protest.
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