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“We failed to qualify on pitch, we want to qualify with technical fault… Trump loves DRC President” — Ex-Senator warns
Former Kaduna Central Senator Shehu Sani has warned Nigeria against relying on technical grounds to disqualify the Democratic Republic of…
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“If you can’t win on the pitch, don’t try to win from the back door” – DR Congo FA fires back at Nigeria
The Federation of Congolese Football Associations (FECOFA) has fired back at the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) after the latter submitted…
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Why Nigeria may have no case against DR Congo at FIFA
Nigeria’s attempt to revive its 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification hopes by challenging the eligibility of Democratic Republic of Congo…
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JUST IN: 2026 World Cup hope alive for Nigeria as NFF petitions FIFA over ineligible DR Congo players
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has disclosed that it has formally challenged DR Congo’s use of allegedly ineligible players during…
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‘Shameful’ – Yakubu Aiyegbeni blasts Chelle for ‘voodoo’ comment
Former Super Eagles striker Yakubu Aiyegbeni has criticised head coach Eric Chelle for attributing Nigeria’s World Cup playoff defeat to…
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DR Congo official denies ‘voodoo’ accusation, insists “I was praying”
DR Congo team manager Dodo Landu has pushed back strongly against claims of “voodoo” after Nigeria’s World Cup playoff defeat,…
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South African minister demands sanctions over Eric Chelle post-match ‘voodoo’ clash
South Africa’s Minister of Sports, Gayton McKenzie, has called for sanction against Nigeria following Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle’s heated…
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Libya FA taunts Super Eagles with message to DR Congo
The Libyan Football Federation took to X on Monday to congratulate DR Congo following their dramatic penalty shootout victory over…
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Voodoo: Chelle apologises after DR Congo post-match row
Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle has apologised to the DR Congo technical staff following a tense exchange after Nigeria’s 4-3…
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DR Congo coach breaks down Super Eagles’ diamond system
Democratic Republic of Congo coach Sébastien Desabre analyzed Nigeria’s approach in Sunday’s African final of the 2026 FIFA World Cup…
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Chelle defends call to leave Troost-Ekong out of penalty shootout
Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle has explained his decision to leave captain and first-choice penalty taker William Troost-Ekong on…
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Onyeka admits painful reality after Nigeria’s World Cup exit
Super Eagles midfielder Frank Onyeka has delivered a candid assessment of Nigeria’s World Cup playoff defeat to DR Congo, acknowledging…
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Troost-Ekong: ‘I would have taken one’ – Super Eagles captain on penalty loss to DR Congo
Super Eagles skipper William Troost-Ekong says he would have been among Nigeria’s penalty takers had he been on the pitch…
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Super Eagles’ Nwabali apologises after World Cup Playoff loss to DR Congo
Super Eagles goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali has expressed regret to Nigerians following Nigeria’s dramatic 4–3 penalty shootout loss to DR Congo…
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2026 WCQ: Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle alleges DR Congo official uses “Voodoo” during penalty shootout
Nigeria coach Eric Chelle has accused a staff member from DR Congo of carrying out “voodoo” moves during the tense…