W’Cup Eligibility Row: NFF Awaits FIFA Verdict On Congo’s Players, Says No Decision Yet

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has refuted claims that FIFA has reached a decision regarding their protest concerning player eligibility in the 2026 World Cup qualifying play-off against the Democratic Republic of Congo. Speculation had been rife, but the NFF has clarified that no verdict has yet been delivered. Nigeria’s national team, the Super Eagles, […]


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