NFF Reacts to Rumours That FIFA Passed Verdict on World Cup Case vs DR Congo
- The Nigeria Football Federation has reacted to the rumours that FIFA has delivered verdict on the World Cup case
- FIFA's confirmation of the intercontinental playoff schedule sparked rumours that a verdict had been delivered
- The world football governing body is still carrying on with its investigation in the petition NFF submitted in December
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The Nigeria Football Federation has hit back at the claims that FIFA had delivered a verdict on the 2026 FIFA World Cup case against DR Congo.
Nigeria lost the final of the African playoff to DR Congo 4-3 on penalties on November 16, 2025, thus competitively ending their World Cup campaign.
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However, the Super Eagles crawled back into contention after the NFF submitted a petition to FIFA challenging the eligibility of some DR Congo stars.
The petition which was submitted in December has yet to receive a formal judgement from FIFA weeks to the intercontinental playoff in Mexico.
NFF reacts to World Cup rumours
According to BSN Sports, Nigeria was dealt a huge blow after FIFA re-announced the playoff matches, which included DR Congo despite the ongoing case.
The Nigeria Football Federation has reacted to the widespread rumours that Nigeria’s World Cup hopes are dashed after FIFA announced the fixtures for the playoff.
According to Woramangra, who cited NFF’s director of media and communications Dr Ademola Olajire, debunked the rumours circulating in the media.
Olajire reportedly claimed that there has yet to be an official communication from FIFA, and the NFF will be the first to know and not the media.
The NFF expects a full resolution before the intercontinental playoffs from March 27-31, 2026, in the Mexican cities of Guadalajara and Monterrey.
Super Eagles have had quite a journey in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier and if they eventually make it to the tournament, it will be a story for generations.
Nigeria started the campaign poorly with three 1-1 draws against Lesotho and Zimbabwe under former manager Jose Peseiro, followed by a draw against South Africa and a devastating loss to Benin Republic.
Eric Chelle came on board with the responsibility to turn the qualifying campaign around. His first game was a 2-0 win over Rwanda in Kigali followed by a disappointing 1-1 draw against Zimbabwe.
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Nigeria bounced back with another 1-0 win over Rwanda in Uyo followed by another 1-1 draw against South Africa. FIFA docked Bafana Bafana three points for fielding the ineligible Teboho Mokoena in March.
The point deduction gave Nigeria hope and they utilised it with a 2-1 win over Lesotho and a 4-0 hammering of Benin the final game.
All the efforts ended in a playoff spot, where they defeated Gabon 4-1 in the semi-final before losing to DR Congo in the final on penalties.
FIFA honours Austin Eguavoen
Legit.ng reported that Austin Eguavoen graduated from FIFA training school with a diploma in leadership to bolster his knowledge in football administration.
The honour comes as Nigerians remain anxious on what FIFA has in store for the Super Eagles in the ongoing World Cup case against DR Congo.
Source: Legit.ng
