FIFA Confirms No Eligibility Issues for DR Congo's Mpasi
FIFA is currently embroiled in controversy regarding the eligibility of DR Congo goalkeeper Lionel Mpasi during World Cup qualifiers. Reports indicate that Nigeria objected to Mpasi's transfer, asserting he had not met the necessary requirements to change his national football allegiance after previously being capped by France.
Despite Nigeria's concerns, FIFA has stated that there were no eligibility issues related to DR Congo's matches against Jamaica or during the qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup. A FIFA spokesperson confirmed that the Nigeria Football Federation lodged a protest, which was ruled inadmissible by the FIFA Disciplinary Committee.
This situation is particularly contentious as FIFA has a history of imposing penalties on teams that field ineligible players, as seen with Greece in 2016 and Bolivia in 2018. The outcome of this case could have significant implications for Nigeria's World Cup aspirations.
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