Nigeria to Appeal FIFA Ruling Over DR Congo World Cup Play-Off Controversy
Sports Correspondent – The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) is set to appeal a decision by FIFA to dismiss its complaint regarding alleged ineligible players used by the DR Congo national football team.
According to reports by The Athletic, Nigeria lodged a protest following their World Cup play-off defeat, where the Nigeria national football team lost to DR Congo on penalties.
The NFF raised concerns over the eligibility of several DR Congo players, pointing to issues related to dual nationality and passport documentation.
Officials argued that these matters warranted further investigation and could have impacted the outcome of the match.
However, FIFA rejected the protest, effectively upholding the result that saw DR Congo progress.
Despite the setback, the NFF has confirmed it will pursue an appeal, seeking a formal review of the ruling as it continues to challenge the eligibility concerns raised after the match.
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