US EditionCongo-Kinshasa/Nigeria: NFF Reacts to FIFA 'Verdict' On Nigeria-DR Congo Eligibility Dispute
Nigeria's protest alleges DR Congo players violated nationality rules; FIFA's investigation is ongoing with no verdict yet, NFF confirms amid misinformation about a decision.
- The Nigeria Football Federation said there is 'no decision from FIFA at this time' and urged the public to ignore fake reports, Ademola Olajire told Olukayode Thomas.
- By focusing on citizenship rules, the Nigeria Football Federation contends some DR Congo players held European passports without renouncing citizenship, based on Congolese law.
- The Nigeria Football Federation lodged a formal complaint with FIFA, with Mohammed Sanusi stating `As far as FIFA is concerned, once you have the passport of your country, you are eligible. But our concern is that FIFA may have been deceived into clearing them`.
- For now, the case remains under review by FIFA, which retains authority to investigate allegations of fraud and could impose bans, forfeitures, or expulsion; the NFF will update only after official communication.
- DR Congo's FA rejected the protest and urged the Super Eagles to accept the on-pitch result, with Hèríta Ilunga advising, `If that is the case, I advise my dear Naija to focus instead on AFCON.
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