FIFA World Cup Eligibility Dispute: Journalist Shares What His Source Said About Nigeria, DR Congo

Uncertainty Grows Over Nigeria – Congo World Cup Eligibility Dispute

Softfootball continues to investigate the ongoing World Cup eligibility dispute between Nigeria national football team and Congo national football team. Nigeria had reportedly petitioned Congo over the alleged fielding of players with dual citizenship, despite claims that Congo’s constitution does not permit players with dual nationality to represent the national team. The case has generated serious debate across both countries. Nigeria Football…

NFF Prepares Friendlies Matches for Super Eagles As Contingency to World Cup Playoff Verdict

The Super Eagles are scheduled to face Jordan in an international friendly in Amman this March. However, the team’s participation in the fixture will depend on FIFA’s ruling regarding the eligibility protest against DR Congo. The protest, which is currently under review by FIFA, could have significant implication for Nigeria’s competitive calendar. While the NFF remains optimistic, clarity on the situation is expected before final confirmation o…

FIFA World Cup eligibility dispute: Journalist shares what his source said about Nigeria, DR Congo

A journalist got people talking as he shared what his source told him ahead of FIFA’s decision on the World Cup eligibility dispute between Nigeria and DR Congo.

2026 World Cup: FIFA declines NFF’s petition against DR Congo, denying the Super Eagles a spot in the intercontinental playoffs

The source claims that FIFA decided that the NFF's case was insufficient to stop DR Congo from moving on to the March intercontinental play-offs. Consequently, the Nigerian petition was denied. According to report, The Super Eagles' hopes of qualifying for the 2026 FIFA World Cup again through the intercontinental play-off route have been essentially

Nigeria Laughs Last As FIFA Sends Super Eagles To 2026 World Cup

…Awards Boardroom Scoreline Of 3 Goals To Nil Against DR Congo The world Cup ticket which Nigeria’s Super Eagles failed to secure on the field of play have been delivered in FIFA’s boardroom in Zurich, Switzerland. This followed a decisive verdict in the eligibility dispute between Nigeria and the Democratic Republic of Congo, as the […]