US EditionNigeria Coach Claims ‘Voodoo’ by Congo Staff During Penalty Shootout Loss in World Cup Qualifying
DR Congo won 4-3 on penalties after a 1-1 draw and will represent Africa in the 2026 intercontinental playoffs, ending Nigeria's World Cup qualification hopes.
- Nigeria's head coach Eric Chelle accused DR Congo players of practicing 'voodoo' during their penalty shootout victory in the World Cup 2026 qualifier.
- DR Congo won 4-3 on penalties to advance to the World Cup 2026 inter-confederation play-offs, ending Nigeria's hopes of qualifying for the tournament.
- The defeat added pressure on Chelle, who now faces questions about his time in charge of Nigeria's national team.
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The favored Nigerians were defeated in the African playoff finale DR Congo. National coach Eric Chelle had a questionable explanation for this.
The Nigerian national football team failed to qualify for two consecutive World Cups for the first time since 1990. This time, the Nigerians' path in qualifying was stopped by Congo, who won the playoff final on penalties. After the match, Nigeria coach Eric Chelle wanted to physically confront one of the Congo coaching staff. He accused him of using voodoo magic.
Victor Osimhen fails with Nigeria in the World Cup-Quali. After that there are voodoo accusations.
Sydney Morning Herald
Nigeria coach blames voodoo for shootout loss
Nigeria coach Éric Chelle claimed a Congo team staff member used voodoo during the penalty shootout after his side was eliminated from qualifying for the 2026 World Cup.
Nigeria will not participate in the next World Championships after being eliminated to the penalty kicks from the Congo: for its ct, however, the causes are to be sought elsewhere. Here are the incredible accusations in press conference
Anything For The World Cup: Nigeria's Soccer Coach Went After DR Congo's Bench Because He Accused Them Of Using Voodoo To Win In PK's
Hell yes. Nothing gets me going like some voodoo claims. I'm not going to sit here and pretend like I know the ins and outs of voodoo, but I do know if someone accuses you of it during PK's, it's a se...
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