13 h. ago 2026 World Cup: Six DR Congo players at centre of eligibility crisis

The Democratic Republic of Congo (DR Congo) Football Federation has come under intense scrutiny following allegations that it fielded ineligible read more 2026 World Cup: Six DR Congo players at centre of eligibility crisis

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40 h. ago DR Congo share players’ eligibility status, warn Nigeria against ‘backdoor W’Cup qualification’

DR Congo’s football body warns Nigeria against a ‘backdoor’ World Cup qualification amid a FIFA protest over player eligibility and dual citizenship laws. Read More: https://punchng.com/dr-congo-share-players-eligibility-status-warn-nigeria-against-backdoor-wcup-qualification/

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42 h. ago “Don’t Try To Reach 2026 W/Cup From Backdoor” – DR Congo Slams Nigeria Over Petition To FIFA

Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has reacted to reports that the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) petitioned FIFA over the alleged use of ineligible players by the Leopards during the 2026 World Cup playoffs in Morocco. Responding to the development, the Congolese team, through a post on its official Instagram page on Tuesday night, warned Nigeria […] The post “Don’t Try To Reach 2026 W/Cup From Backdoor” – DR Congo Slams Nigeria Over Petition To FIFA appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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61 h. ago Nigeria’s 2026 World Cup Hopes Revived As FIFA Investigatives DR Congo For Playing Nine Ineligibility Players During Africa Play

FIFA investigates alleged ineligible players in DR Congo squad, leaving Nigeria’s 2026 World Cup qualification hopes alive. Nigeria’s hopes of a return to the FIFA World Cup remain alive as world football’s governing body continues to scrutinise the eligibility of players fielded by the Democratic Republic of Congo (DR Congo) during the African playoffs for […] The post Nigeria’s 2026 World Cup Hopes Revived As FIFA Investigatives DR Congo For Playing Nine Ineligibility Players During Africa Play-Offs appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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63 h. ago BREAKING: Nigeria’s World Cup dream alive as DR Congo face player eligibility probe

Nigeria’s World Cup hopes are back on track. The NFF is probing DR Congo for using ineligible players, potentially overturning their qualification loss. Read More: https://punchng.com/breaking-nigerias-world-cup-dream-alive-as-dr-congo-face-player-eligibility-probe/

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63 h. ago Nigeria’s World Cup dream alive as DR Congo face player eligibility probe

Nigeria’s World Cup hopes are reignited as the NFF probes DR Congo’s use of ineligible players with dual nationality during the 2026 qualifiers. Read More: https://punchng.com/breaking-nigerias-world-cup-dream-alive-as-dr-congo-face-player-eligibility-probe/

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