2026 World Cup: FIFA To Rule On Nigeria’s Eligibility Protest Against DR Congo February 16

World football’s governing body, FIFA, is scheduled to announce its decision on Monday, February 16th, concerning Nigeria’s protest regarding the eligibility of several DR Congo players. The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) lodged a formal complaint in December, alleging that at least six DR Congo players who participated in the 2025 African play-off final had recently […]


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