DR Congo Accused of Using 'Voodoo' in Super Eagles' World Cup Playoff Defeat
The Super Eagles of Nigeria suffered a 4-3 defeat in a penalty shootout against DR Congo, with accusations of 'voodoo' gestures by DR Congo staff members. Eric Chelle's post-match comments on ESPN Africa highlighted the controversy, with the Super Eagles missing out on the 2026 World Cup.
The match in Rabat ended in a 1-1 draw after extra time, leading to DR Congo's victory in the penalty shootout.
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