NFF appeals FIFA’s ruling on DR Congo eligibility dispute in World Cup playoff

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has initiated an appeal against a ruling by FIFA’s Disciplinary Committee, which dismissed its protest over the eligibility of players fielded by Democratic Republic of The post NFF appeals FIFA’s ruling on DR Congo eligibility dispute in World Cup playoff appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.


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