FIFA’s delay allows African rivals to steal a march on Nigeria
Nigeria’s hopes of being handed a 2026 World Cup reprieve are still hanging in the balance, just weeks before crucial play-off games are scheduled to be played. DR Congo defeated Nigeria on penalties in November to book their place in an intercontinental qualifier for the tournament in the United States, Canada and Mexico. However, Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) subsequently submitted a complaint that their opponents had fielded ineligible players during Africa's 2026 World Cup play-offs. While FIFA continues to deliberate…
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