2025 FIFA World Cup playoffs Archives

NFF launches appeal after FIFA rejects DR Congo eligibility petition

The Nigeria Football Federation has begun the appeal process after FIFA’s Disciplinary Committee dismissed its petition challenging the eligibility of some Democratic...

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Nigeria Football Federation

World Cup hopes alive after NFF update on DR Congo eligibility case

Nigeria Football Federation says it remains confident that FIFA will rule in its favour as it awaits a decision on a formal...

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Chelle accuses DR Congo official of ‘voodoo’ in Super Eagles shootout defeat

Nigeria head coach Éric Chelle has accused a DR Congo official of performing “voodoo” rituals during the penalty shootout of Sunday’s CAF...

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World Cup Qualifiers

DR Congo defeat Nigeria to end Super Eagles 2026 World Cup hopes

DR Congo came from a goal down to beat Nigeria 4–3 on penalties in Rabat, ending the Super Eagles’ hopes of reaching...

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Super Eagles

Ndidi cleared to face DR Congo as CAF clarifies suspension rules

Nigeria have been handed a major boost ahead of Sunday’s FIFA World Cup Africa play-off final as CAF confirmed that vice-captain Wilfred...

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World Cup Qualifiers

Nigeria vs DR Congo: Key players, team news and head-to-head analysis

A place as Africa’s representative in the 2026 FIFA World Cup inter-confederation playoff is at stake as Nigeria face DR Congo on...

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Super Eagles

“I was gutted” – Osimhen on missed chances, mindset and lasers as Nigeria smash Gabon

Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen admitted he was frustrated after missing key chances during Nigeria’s 4–1 extra-time win over Gabon, but praised...