Nigeria have taken their World Cup heartbreak off the pitch and into FIFAβs disciplinary chambers, filing a formal protest alleging the Democratic Republic of Congo fielded ineligible players during their decisive African qualification playoff.
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) confirmed it has petitioned FIFA over DR Congoβs use of several dual-nationality players in last monthβs playoff final, which the Congolese side won on penalties to keep alive their hopes of reaching the 2026 World Cup in North America.
That defeat ended Nigeriaβs direct qualification route, sending DR Congo to the inter-confedera
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