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, denying Nigeria a World Cup spot; Nigeria missed three penalties and lost star striker Victor Osimhen to injury.
- Democratic Republic of Congo defeated Nigeria 4-3 on penalties after a 1-1 draw at the end of extra time.
- Captain Chancel Mbemba scored the decisive penalty, while substitute goalkeeper Timothy Fayulu made two saves during the shootout.
- Nigeria's Frank Onyeka scored early, but Meschack Elia equalized for DR Congo, leading to extra time and the penalty shootout.
- The victory advances DR Congo to the inter-confederation playoff in March, aiming for a spot in the World Cup finals.
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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.
'Voodoo' Allegations Surround Congo Team's World Cup Qualifier Win Against Nigeria
A dramatic World Cup qualifier between Nigeria and the Democratic Republic of Congo has erupted in controversy after Nigeria's head coach accused Congo staff of performing 'voodoo' rituals during the decisive penalty shootout, shaking the footballing world and leaving fans questioning the role of superstition in sport.High Stakes in RabatNigeria and DR Congo locked horns in Rabat, Morocco, for a place in next year's World Cup inter-confederation…
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.
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