FIFA Rejects Nigeria's Protest Over DR Congo's Players
The Nigeria Federation's protest against DR Congo for fielding ineligible players was dismissed by FIFA, despite FIFA confirming the authenticity of Nigeria's claims. The players in question held dual nationality and did not relinquish their other citizenships, which violated Congolese laws.
FIFA found goalkeeper Lionel Mpasi ineligible for not completing documentation but allowed him to play in the World Cup, where DR Congo reached the Round of 32. FIFA had multiple options to sanction DR Congo, including awarding the match to Nigeria or replacing DR Congo with Nigeria in the playoff against Jamaica.
However, Nigeria's complaint was dismissed on technical grounds, specifically for being filed too late. This decision contributed to Nigeria's consecutive absence from the World Cup, which has sparked unrest within Nigerian football, affecting the NFF board led by Alhaji Ibrahim Gusau.
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