In response to media reports that FIFA had rejected Nigeria’s appeal after the Super Eagles’ loss to DR Congo in the play-off final, the Nigeria Football Federation, or NFF, clarified that it has not yet received a response from FIFA regarding its challenge to the eligibility of certain players from the Democratic Republic of the Congo who participated in the 2026 World Cup African play-off against the Super Eagles a few weeks ago. However, NFF categorically stated that the situation is still under consideration.Speaking about the development, Mohammed Sanusi, Secretary General of the NFF, stated that FIFA has not provided any formal updates on the petition. In an interview with AIT, Sanusi stated, “The Nigeria Football Federation wrote a petition to FIFA on the eligibility of some of the players of DR Congo, and FIFA will reply to the NFF if there is anything.” “The NFF has not received a letter from FIFA stating that our plea has been rejected. After checking our emails, we found no correspondence from FIFA. “I have no idea where they obtained their data. If such a letter exists, allow them to present it, unless FIFA has provided them with information prior to formal correspondence.
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