EXPLAINER: Why Nigeria won't inherit DR Congo's World Cup slot despite petition

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Sam osei 3 months ago

Ghanaweb you're right, fifa is not a constitutional court. Only sometimes they can produce a fake Nobel peace prize

Ghanaweb you're right, fifa is not a constitutional court. Only sometimes they can produce a fake Nobel peace prize
Reap what you sow 3 months ago

Sorry Nigeria.
Nigeria could not beat Congo to qualify the WC but want a free passage to enter into the competion. Better luck next time. Meanwhile Nigeria can forget about the 2026 WC

Sorry Nigeria.
Nigeria could not beat Congo to qualify the WC but want a free passage to enter into the competion. Better luck next time. Meanwhile Nigeria can forget about the 2026 WC
Tj 3 months ago

Stop crying

Stop crying
Nana 3 months ago

Nigerians ahd be ashamed of themselves. Why can't a country of 250 million ppl set up football academies like France or Senegal. The state shd be able to assist clubs to do so if they can't do it.Nigeria is as useless as Ghan ...
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Nigerians ahd be ashamed of themselves. Why can't a country of 250 million ppl set up football academies like France or Senegal. The state shd be able to assist clubs to do so if they can't do it.Nigeria is as useless as Ghana.
Tj 3 months ago

Are you jealous because Nigeria will qualify

Are you jealous because Nigeria will qualify
Chrispin from bukavu 3 months ago

Qualify where maybe on eating competition nigeria is no more a strong team like the one forbabayaro,Sunday olise, yekini, taribo west,yakubu,okocha,ibrahim babangida ,Mike obi... build your team than planning it to be an immi ...
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Qualify where maybe on eating competition nigeria is no more a strong team like the one forbabayaro,Sunday olise, yekini, taribo west,yakubu,okocha,ibrahim babangida ,Mike obi... build your team than planning it to be an immigration
Tharcisse 3 months ago

You should also report that Iran have already qualified for World Cup 2026 and used dual nationality players to do so, despite the fact that dual citizenship is also forbidden by Iran. Furthermore, dual citizenship is forbidd ...
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You should also report that Iran have already qualified for World Cup 2026 and used dual nationality players to do so, despite the fact that dual citizenship is also forbidden by Iran. Furthermore, dual citizenship is forbidden by Japan after the age of 22, yet Japan continues to give players dual citizenship and is qualified for the World Cup. Other cases include Qatar and Saudi Arabia, who will also be at the World Cup 2026. Furthermore, dual citizenship is forbidden by Cameroon, yet Cameroon field players with dual citizenship and even went to the 2022 World Cup with Choupo-Moting, who has German citizenship. In fact, Samuel Eto'o himself was a Spanish citizen when representing Cameroon, and had dual citizenship, which is forbidden by Cameroonian state law. So if FIFA were to penalise or even warn DR Congo about this, they would have to issue statements to multiple countries that engage in the same practice, including Iran, Japan, Qatar and Saudi Arabia, who are all already qualified for the 2026 World Cup.
UNP 3 months ago

Case settled. The Nigeria FF is chasing shadows. They should better abandon their appeal and focus on their AFCON

Case settled. The Nigeria FF is chasing shadows. They should better abandon their appeal and focus on their AFCON
BenjKif 3 months ago

Let me make it more clear: The Nigeria FF is chasing THEIR OWN shadows

Let me make it more clear: The Nigeria FF is chasing THEIR OWN shadows
Tj 3 months ago

Why are you so antagonistic towards Nigeria, are u FIFA, jealous boy

Why are you so antagonistic towards Nigeria, are u FIFA, jealous boy

??? 3 months ago

Jealous of WHAT exactly?
A disgraced failed state that can't even win a common world cup qualifiers?
Are you people on drugs or something?
Like tell me one sane, normal person that is jealous of Nigeria?
For what?
The te ...
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Jealous of WHAT exactly?
A disgraced failed state that can't even win a common world cup qualifiers?
Are you people on drugs or something?
Like tell me one sane, normal person that is jealous of Nigeria?
For what?
The terrorists? The kidnappers? The poor infrastructure?
The fact that you people consistently elect the DUMBEST leaders on the face of the Earth?
Nigeria is a nation of losers hiding behind a few exceptional ones!
RED SUBMARINE 3 months ago

DID YOU PEOPLE QUALIFY FOR AFCON

DID YOU PEOPLE QUALIFY FOR AFCON
Tj 3 months ago

Which case, when did u haters become lawyers

Which case, when did u haters become lawyers
Ade 3 months ago

If FIFA rules in favour of Nigeria, go and overturn it.

If FIFA rules in favour of Nigeria, go and overturn it.
Ghanaman 3 months ago

Your arguments are always based on emotions, no substance. Aren't you ashamed of what your country is trying to do, get to the world cup through the backdoor? Anyway, you guys do worse things than this, shame is a foreign fee ...
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Your arguments are always based on emotions, no substance. Aren't you ashamed of what your country is trying to do, get to the world cup through the backdoor? Anyway, you guys do worse things than this, shame is a foreign feeling to a Nigerian!
Giant of Africa 3 months ago

Your country is not an exception to worst scenarios in Africa. Pls don't exonerate your fucking Nigerian neighbourhood called a country Ghana. You need engagement but should you allow emotion to becloud your sense of reasonin ...
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Your country is not an exception to worst scenarios in Africa. Pls don't exonerate your fucking Nigerian neighbourhood called a country Ghana. You need engagement but should you allow emotion to becloud your sense of reasoning. You just dey pass verdict as if you dey be FIFA official. If the outcome is negative, Nigeria has nothing to lose. Stop the rants
Giants of losers 3 months ago

GTFOH... SPITS

GTFOH... SPITS
Tj 3 months ago

Why is it paining u, when Ghana qualified instead of Nigeria in 2022 through back door away goal rule dud we complain or Angola qualified Instead if Nigeria in 2006 through new backdoor rules did we complain, now it is favori ...
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Why is it paining u, when Ghana qualified instead of Nigeria in 2022 through back door away goal rule dud we complain or Angola qualified Instead if Nigeria in 2006 through new backdoor rules did we complain, now it is favoring us pain is eating u up, haters
W 3 months ago

FIFA will not rule in favour of Nigeria.

FIFA will not rule in favour of Nigeria.
RED SUBMARINE 3 months ago

HEY GUY, IF THEY RULE GO AND ARREST THEM. MUMU

HEY GUY, IF THEY RULE GO AND ARREST THEM. MUMU

OSCAR 3 months ago

Sorry. Focus on the AFCON.

Sorry. Focus on the AFCON.
George 3 months ago

How can fifa rule in favour of Niger?Master go and sleep.You lost your cake and you are now crying.Who should give you his own.

How can fifa rule in favour of Niger?Master go and sleep.You lost your cake and you are now crying.Who should give you his own.
Tj 3 months ago

When we qualify feel free to cry

When we qualify feel free to cry
RED SUBMARINE 3 months ago

TJ MY GUY , DONT MIND THOSE ROTTEN BLACK BUGGARS CALLING THEMSELVES BLACK STARS

TJ MY GUY , DONT MIND THOSE ROTTEN BLACK BUGGARS CALLING THEMSELVES BLACK STARS
Mike 3 months ago

Prepare for 2030 world cup not 2026

Prepare for 2030 world cup not 2026
Joe Dude 3 months ago

Exactly Mike! That is what I think too: Today no good, 4 years will be better

Exactly Mike! That is what I think too: Today no good, 4 years will be better
Ethics Dilemma 3 months ago

Sometimes it’s so shameful to be a Nija-rian - apuuu

Sometimes it’s so shameful to be a Nija-rian - apuuu
Ketteku 3 months ago

The Nigerians are seeking favors from football govern institutions to be at the world cup. First CAF favored them with player ineligibility against the South Africa and also changed the rules in mid of the qualifies to elimin ...
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The Nigerians are seeking favors from football govern institutions to be at the world cup. First CAF favored them with player ineligibility against the South Africa and also changed the rules in mid of the qualifies to eliminate Burkina Faso. Now they are trying to convince FIFA to be replaced in favor of Dr. Congo really? If, then they have to be prepared to play Cameron before getting the ticket to play the FIFA playoffs. They are claiming being the best country to represent Africa but didn't even qualify for the last world cup jokes. Conderming Ghana but we top our group. Fifa needs to throw this bull shit into a trash can. Is buffalos that the African representatives are going play against lol
JULIUS 3 months ago

NAIJA WANT TO BE AT THE 2026 WORLDCUP BY FORCE, OR HOOK OR CROOK.419 IN DISGUISE!!

NAIJA WANT TO BE AT THE 2026 WORLDCUP BY FORCE, OR HOOK OR CROOK.419 IN DISGUISE!!
Kojo Antaku.... 3 months ago

So desperate bunch of 419 people. FIFA that will be a bad precedent. FIFA has already pampered them too much. Congo should be heavily fined, the player suspended. FIFA should also through liase with the national team bodi ...
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So desperate bunch of 419 people. FIFA that will be a bad precedent. FIFA has already pampered them too much. Congo should be heavily fined, the player suspended. FIFA should also through liase with the national team bodies to alert the teams of suspended players, otherwise opportunistic countries like Nigeria would also look for fair or foul means after losing each time.

Giant of Africa 3 months ago

Your country lead in crime, we follow. Stop the rant

Your country lead in crime, we follow. Stop the rant
Diallo 3 months ago

to fulfill all righteousness let's have all parties in this matter have their say, the Republic of Congo's own law its been used against them, cause if daul nationality was still not allowed before the match, then those se ...
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to fulfill all righteousness let's have all parties in this matter have their say, the Republic of Congo's own law its been used against them, cause if daul nationality was still not allowed before the match, then those seven footballers are technically not Congolese citizens that's according to congo law, and on the other hand congo can argue that fifa had cleared those footballers to play, let's give common sense which anyway its not common in africa a chance
Ghanaman 3 months ago

Who determines who is a Congolese, Nigeria or Congo?

Who determines who is a Congolese, Nigeria or Congo?
BenjKif 3 months ago

Nigeria thinks they have the right to decide who is Congolese and who is not.
It's shameful.
I think the Congolese voodoo that the Nigeria coach complained about has finally gotten into NFF

Nigeria thinks they have the right to decide who is Congolese and who is not.
It's shameful.
I think the Congolese voodoo that the Nigeria coach complained about has finally gotten into NFF
Mawrehene 3 months ago

So, what if the Congolese authorities come out with an 'evidence' (if even fake), that the law prohibiting dual citizenship was abolished before the game?
Would FIFA go ahead to determine if they are lying or not?

So, what if the Congolese authorities come out with an 'evidence' (if even fake), that the law prohibiting dual citizenship was abolished before the game?
Would FIFA go ahead to determine if they are lying or not?
Mawrehene 3 months ago

It is their law, and it is only they who decide how it should be applied. They can choose to make exceptions.

It is their law, and it is only they who decide how it should be applied. They can choose to make exceptions.
Kwame Amaniaping 3 months ago

Exactly my thoughts. Do you know countries can make exceptions and give nationality and passports to a foreign ambassador who was so helpful to the country when the ambassodor is been recalled?

Exactly my thoughts. Do you know countries can make exceptions and give nationality and passports to a foreign ambassador who was so helpful to the country when the ambassodor is been recalled?
Kay 3 months ago

Even if they qualify by let my people go process, aren't they going to wobble and fumble at the tournament because they don't understand it that their primary aim is to win the cup and not to just participate.

Even if they qualify by let my people go process, aren't they going to wobble and fumble at the tournament because they don't understand it that their primary aim is to win the cup and not to just participate.
Kwasi Tawiah 3 months ago

Nigeria found a place to sleep

Nigeria found a place to sleep
Ty 3 months ago

That is the opinion of the writer not FIFA. Wait for the FIFA decision on the matter

That is the opinion of the writer not FIFA. Wait for the FIFA decision on the matter
Harrison 3 months ago

Nigeria wants to found every ways and means to qualify
.No way!!! better lock in four years time. Concentrate on the Africa cup of nations.

Nigeria wants to found every ways and means to qualify
.No way!!! better lock in four years time. Concentrate on the Africa cup of nations.
Sly Bone 3 months ago

Was the complaint logged within 24hrs ?
No - Case Closed (likely)
Yes - investigate
Do all players have DRC passports ?
Yes - Case Closed (likely)
No - investigate
Will DRC roll over and die , as Nigeria wishes ?
No - ...
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Was the complaint logged within 24hrs ?
No - Case Closed (likely)
Yes - investigate
Do all players have DRC passports ?
Yes - Case Closed (likely)
No - investigate
Will DRC roll over and die , as Nigeria wishes ?
No - evidence produced can not be disputed - Case Closed (very likely)
Yes - FIFA rules to ,at extreme, eliminate DRC ... from CONTINUING WITH PLAYOFFS...
This only benefits the country that DRC is to play with. This country PROCEEDS as DRC wouldn't show up.

Advice to Nigeria (to qualify for 2030)
1. To qualify for FIFA WC, you must WIN your football matches against your opponents ON THE FIELD WITH GREEN GRASSES... ( Learn from RSA )
2. If Nigeria has to study anything, it should be a book on how to win games ( Egypt 2 - 1 Nigeria), not a book about citizenship and passports , of other countries for that..
3. Nigeria has good lawyers practicing in the villages. The likes of Dali ,in RSA, are good at feeding you false hopes.
4. Scoring goals using HANDS, PETITIONS., LOUD MOUTHS... will never take you anywhere except backwards home to sleep.
Niles 3 months ago

Nigeria complained to FIFA about South Africa and they had 3 points deducted. Still Nigeria did not qualify. Now they want to complain about DRC and enter World Cup. How pathetic

Nigeria complained to FIFA about South Africa and they had 3 points deducted. Still Nigeria did not qualify. Now they want to complain about DRC and enter World Cup. How pathetic
Kofi 3 months ago

419 Nigeria will do anything to be at the World Cup, even be ball boys. They are not good enough. Just focus on AFCON.

419 Nigeria will do anything to be at the World Cup, even be ball boys. They are not good enough. Just focus on AFCON.
Ganiyu Omobola 3 months ago

Every sovereign countries's law should be maintained along with FIFA's rules to eliminate corruption, otherwise any erring country/person should be dealt with for others to learn. South Africa case is a good example.

Every sovereign countries's law should be maintained along with FIFA's rules to eliminate corruption, otherwise any erring country/person should be dealt with for others to learn. South Africa case is a good example.
Dom Escalez Jr 3 months ago

You nothing but enemy of Nigeria and will see them in group K in Mexico Fifa World cup.

It's clear DRC deceived FIFA for clearance and that in the FIFA rule is disqualification and fine to their federation so go get yourse ...
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You nothing but enemy of Nigeria and will see them in group K in Mexico Fifa World cup.

It's clear DRC deceived FIFA for clearance and that in the FIFA rule is disqualification and fine to their federation so go get yourself some cool aid

See you dim stars in Fifa world cup 2026
Divine 3 months ago

Pathetic Nigeria: Doing all you can to win sympathy at all cost is so worrying. After accusing South Africa of a similar illegibility and getting away, you have suddenly adopted this clandestine operation to deny DR Congo as ...
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Pathetic Nigeria: Doing all you can to win sympathy at all cost is so worrying. After accusing South Africa of a similar illegibility and getting away, you have suddenly adopted this clandestine operation to deny DR Congo as well. Shame on you. With all your Star-Studded Players, look at you. Are you not tired of these comic reliefs? Complacency is Nigeria's Waterloo, yet they are not willing to address it. Shameless Sore Loser.
Tj 3 months ago

It was Benin who accused South Africa

It was Benin who accused South Africa
Zaddy 3 months ago

I’m a Nigerian but what ever be the verdict from FIFA, Nigeria should not be given the World Cup spot, we don’t deserve it. The governing body of Nigeria football is as corrupt as fvck, greedy and selfish in fact we call ...
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I’m a Nigerian but what ever be the verdict from FIFA, Nigeria should not be given the World Cup spot, we don’t deserve it. The governing body of Nigeria football is as corrupt as fvck, greedy and selfish in fact we call them Aza men cause all they know is to share money meant for football development in Nigeria. What a shame to Amani Pinnick, his successor Ibrahim Musa Gusau and their cohorts y’all failed the love of Nigerians in football.
saltifixer 3 months ago

Shame on the Nigerian football Federation. They thought that coercing FIFA to deduct points from South Africa using Lesotho as their pawns would gift them the top spot in their group. They failed dismally as Bafana won their ...
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Shame on the Nigerian football Federation. They thought that coercing FIFA to deduct points from South Africa using Lesotho as their pawns would gift them the top spot in their group. They failed dismally as Bafana won their last game. Qualification is earned on the soccer ⚽️ pitch through hard work, not in the boardroom.
James Wafula 3 months ago

Nigeria MUST accept and learn to qualify without disputes as it has done before with very competitive players likes of JJ Okocha,Kanu,Taribo West,Babangida,Finidi etc......the current Nigeria is less competitive and I give cr ...
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Nigeria MUST accept and learn to qualify without disputes as it has done before with very competitive players likes of JJ Okocha,Kanu,Taribo West,Babangida,Finidi etc......the current Nigeria is less competitive and I give credit to DRC they are a waken underdogs so let Nigeria just accept and focus on next World Cup.
Samuel Enikiehoke Odize 3 months ago

Nigerians love football but I am of view that if can't win in the open field, we should not rely on board rooms to get us there

Nigerians love football but I am of view that if can't win in the open field, we should not rely on board rooms to get us there
Tj 3 months ago

Cry

Cry
Jay 3 months ago

You’re missing the key point here. If NFF is able to prove that DR Congo misled FIFA by falsifying documents which led to clearance from FIFA through misinformation, that would be a strong case and worst case scenario which ...
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You’re missing the key point here. If NFF is able to prove that DR Congo misled FIFA by falsifying documents which led to clearance from FIFA through misinformation, that would be a strong case and worst case scenario which could actually happen following a lot of deliberation from FIFA insiders, Nigeria could actually take the place of DR Congo
RED SUBMARINE 3 months ago

DUDE MARK MY WORD, THEY CAN NEVER GET A DRAW NOT TO TALK OF WIN AT GROUP STAGE. LOUD MOUTH LIKE CHELSEA FANS AS IF THEY CAN DEFEAT FRANCE WITHOUT MBAPPE AND DEMBELE

DUDE MARK MY WORD, THEY CAN NEVER GET A DRAW NOT TO TALK OF WIN AT GROUP STAGE. LOUD MOUTH LIKE CHELSEA FANS AS IF THEY CAN DEFEAT FRANCE WITHOUT MBAPPE AND DEMBELE
Chrispin from bukavu 3 months ago

nigeria national team after loosing the game against DRC your coach was complaining about drc team was using vudu ,juju,magic... now you're telling fifa to check the nationality of the player's my questions is are you an immi ...
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nigeria national team after loosing the game against DRC your coach was complaining about drc team was using vudu ,juju,magic... now you're telling fifa to check the nationality of the player's my questions is are you an immigration? Did u loss the game because of player's nationality? U must accept the defeat are u tronger than Italy? They not in world cup

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EXPLAINER: Why Nigeria won't inherit DR Congo's World Cup slot despite petition

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