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opes:
Eric Chelle is seeking to double his $50,000 monthly salary to $100,000 to extend his contract with the Nigerian Football Federation (NFF)

C NFf …when me and my lawyer Dey negotiate 35k dollars per month with nff ,dem Neva gree even though my lawyer go collect 7k dollars per month from d pay as kickbacks😊😊

lbrichman2:
Make una comot mind from this issue

I no Dey commot any mind ,na my mind ..u fit commot ur own 😊…till I c eagles in 2026 World Cup …I stan with nff 💯 😎

chrisooblog:
Yeah, I kinda align with your thoughts on the case.

Honestly, I would be the happiest supporter if the ruling went our way but one just has to be realistic.

The gymnastics of FIFA ruling miraculously in favour SE is just too much.

If dere would be any sanction ,it would be forfeiture of the match(0-3) and possibly some bans with d players involved or nothing …no midway

Anything dt has to do with ineligibility/fraud ,It comes with heavy sanctions…it’s like u re expecting a referee to give a gk yellow card for deliberately handling the ball outside his 18yard box

Deres nothing like been fair or stay in d middle …it’s eida DR CONGO IS GUILTY AND FACE HEAVY SANCTIONS or remain in the playoffs and no sanctions

chuks404:
honestly nobody is denying this fact. You are absolutely correct. But you can't also blame the NFf , for taking the risk to expose the obvious that others failed to . Mind you, Ghana won us , we didn't complain

If they are caught, and the punishment is to disqualify them from participating, how does it make Nigeria lesser?

Let's allow FIFA to do their part.

Honestly ,I no understand some Nigerians.

Ur last part sums it up and I understand perfectly that we re used to “cheating” by our leaders..cos if not , I c no reason y a sensible person would c a cheat and allow it to slide .

Look at the Senegalese 🇸🇳, Dey fought for their right and stood against dt biased penalty call ,what we couldn’t do dt denied us a ticket to the finals

Procashtips:
Looking at the performances of both countries during the qualifiers, do we truly deserve the ticket?

Oga dis question is stale already ..we know we played badly and our nff is shit. However a football game is won off and on the pitch ..if truly dr Congo used ineligible players as alleged by nff in their protest letter den Dey must be punished.Y re we making it look like we re doing something wrong when it’s obvious if it was the other way round ,it’s we the fans that will be calling for nffs head for making such a terrible mistake..


Besides this is not the first time we will be missing out of the World Cup,when Ghana 🇬🇭 won us in 2022,did we complain or filed any protest? No because Ghana qualified on a clean slate..Deres a reason a football game is termed “fair play” ,As a team you must win clean and square

If nff feels we deserve to file a case for an “obvious “ cheat ..why not ,I support them 💯

joxxy01:
What time is their meeting?

U wan attend as ex officio II 😃😃😃

Damioduso1:
BREAKING NEWS:

Nigeria, DR Congo verdict ready, FIFA Executive Council to decide.

According to a source familiar with the case, the anticipatory decision today has been deferred to the FIFA Executive Council members who are expected to meet tomorrow, February 17 in Zurich, the FIFA Headquarters.

Baba u don post like 50 news today concerning dis issue …none correct 😃😃😃😃

mostob:
I just hear now say FIFA don declare the case as inconclusive

lol inec members Dey fifa committee ?

Sarsaparilla524:
FIFA has finally ruled on the case between Super Eagles of Nigeria and DR Congo. See full judgement below 👇🏼

FIFA DISCIPLINARY COMMITTEE

(Under the authority of FIFA Regulations and the 2026 World Cup Qualification Framework)

IN THE MATTER OF:

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF)
v.
The Congolese Association Football Federation (FECOFA)

RE: Eligibility Dispute – 2026 FIFA World Cup African Qualifiers (Best Losers Playoff Round)

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DECISION AND RULING

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I. Background
1.The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), representing the Nigeria national football team, filed a formal protest following the Best Losers Playoff match against the DR Congo national football team.
2.The playoff match was held to determine qualification for the final African slot in the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
3.The match concluded with a 2–1 victory in favor of DR Congo, provisionally granting them advancement.
4.Nigeria’s protest alleged that Player X who appeared and scored during the match, was ineligible to represent DR Congo due to an incomplete nationality switch process under FIFA eligibility regulations.

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II. Jurisdiction
5.The FIFA Disciplinary Committee confirms jurisdiction pursuant to Articles 52 and 54 of the FIFA Disciplinary Code and the Regulations Governing the Application of the FIFA Statutes regarding player eligibility.

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III. Findings of Fact

After reviewing:
•The official match report,
•Player registration documentation,
•CorrespondenceCorrespondence9 between FECOFA and FIFA’s Players’ Status Department,
•Evidence submitted by both federations,

The Committee finds:
6.Player X previously represented another national association at youth competitive level.
7.Under FIFA Regulations Governing the Application of the Statutes, a player seeking to change association must:
•Submit a formal request for change of association;
•Receive written approval from FIFA;
•Await official confirmation before participating in an “A” international match.
8.While Player X had initiated the nationality switch process, the required formal approval from FIFA had not been issued prior to the Best Losers Playoff match.
9.No provisional clearance or temporary authorization had been granted.
10.The player therefore did not meet the eligibility requirements at the time of participation.

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IV. Applicable Regulations
11.Article 9 of the Regulations Governing the Application of the FIFA Statutes stipulates that a player may only represent a new association after approval of the change of association request.
12.Article 21 of the FIFA Disciplinary Code provides that a team fielding an ineligible player shall forfeit the match.
13.Playoff matches are considered official competition matches and are subject to strict eligibility compliance.

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V. Decision

Accordingly, the FIFA Disciplinary Committee rules as follows:
1.Player X of the DR Congo national football team was ineligible at the time of the Best Losers Playoff match due to an incomplete nationality switch.
2.DR Congo is deemed to have fielded an ineligible player.
3.The playoff match is declared forfeited.
4.The result is recorded as:
•DR Congo 0 – 3 Nigeria
5.The Nigeria national football team is declared winner of the Best Losers Playoff Round.
6.Nigeria is thereby awarded qualification to the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
7.The DR Congo national football team is disqualified from the playoff pathway but retains the right to appeal before the FIFA Appeals Committee.

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VI. Observations

The Committee emphasizes that nationality switch procedures are fundamental to preserving competitive integrity in international football. Participation without formal approval, even if administrative processing is underway, constitutes a clear regulatory violation.

Strict compliance is mandatory, particularly in high-stakes playoff fixtures determining World Cup qualification.

FAKE

Nairalandankra:
Is well.... At least now that the dust have settled, we can now rest and move on..
Wishing DRC all the best in the world cup..

Where u hear ur own o 😃

orriyomi33:
Breaking news !!!!!!!!!......?

E b like say dis fifa sitting sef na lamba

minfelix:
e b like say otilor oo

No believe anything bro …all news for now concerning d verdict na FAKE

So many counter stories going on ..ppu just Dey claim say dem win d case…dr congo wins petition/nigeria wins petition 😃😃

Mujtahida:
My gut says it's just a baseless rumor, this talk about fifa deciding the case today. I might be wrong but I don't trust the info

Same me …cos nothing has suggested dt on fifa website

minfelix:
judgement day is upon us, its now or till 2030.
Give us this day oh lord🙌🏻🙌🏻🙏

Where Una c dis information sef cos I no c anything relating to d date on fifa site

lovewins:
How will FIFA Rule?

One key decision that FIFA will factor into their decision on the DR Congo case will be precedence. This is a novel case not just in football but in sports, and the cross board implication of this decision will be top priority in my opinion and not necessarily the merits or otherwise.

If taking a decision in Nigeria's favour will like affect many other teams who are potentially guilty of the same thing DR Congo has been accused at the material time, then it is unlikely Nigeria will win. If just DR Congo is the culprit of this, and FIFA see the need to tighten their rules on eligibility in this regard, better be sure Nigeria will triumph tomorrow.

Na u just reason am or dis is what fifa said?

Papi85:
I think say u been dey doubt am months ago when I been post something relating to the possibility of DRC been disqualified?

Mk una dey come out smal small. E remain that Femi4 Abi wetin be em moniker

Even if I forget others I won’t forget his monicker, if em no come online kwanu I fit find am go em house

No worry I have d list with me …I just Dey wait make d tin favour us ..I no go put dt Femi 4 cos him no b regular 😊

kellycute:
We are going to the World Cup!. Na sure banker!.

Verdict don show for ur side 😊

Damioduso1:
Dr congo fa are relying on Caf General secretary to influence tomorrow decision by FIFA



The most important things is that nff has present evidence to FIFA regarding to the case and petition against Dr Congo fielding ineligible player

Make infantino be dier papa ..if fifa finds d case worthy, Dey would be penalised

My lawyer aw far

Damioduso1:
FIFA set to deliver judgement on Nigeria vs DR Congo on February 16th

This is not from FIFA SEF ,I no believe,it could be anytime

ChrisKels:
🚨 𝗘𝗫𝗖𝗟𝗨𝗦𝗜𝗩𝗘: Lesley Ugochukwu’s father, Orjiegbulam, opens up on why the Burnley star has opted not to play for the Super Eagles.

🗣️ “It is his decision. He knows Nigeria is where he comes from, but for security reasons, he prefers to remain where he is.”

“I’ve lived in Europe for 25+ years, but never forgot my language. Igbo was spoken at home, even on the pitch, it helped with communication. My kids speak Igbo as if they were born in Imo State.”


This one na moomoo talk. Security reasons for someone that usually celebrates his Christmas in Owerri?

Security reasons for a player on a national duty? Nwoke m get out of this place abeg.

No worry , once we win d case against dr Congo ,mouth go change 😊

Truidstarr:
CAS

Who Dey go CAS

talk2docee:
Breaking News....

Good news or bad news

Papi85:
against who? funkinaspor 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

Against aloyinleponspor 😃😃

lbrichman2:
It's even foolish that Liverpool saw Lookman was available, and instead of snapping him up, they decided to persist with Gakpo

Good for Lookman anyways
Another APOTY loading

Na Liverpool u c


Chelsea wey go buy gittens and garnacho nko 😃

Goke7:
Make Una no worry 😉 oliseh or amunike go coach us.

Y is my name missing 😏

PDPGuy:
This is totally ridiculous, if 100% accurate.

Wc of the Khedira’s ;Germany 🇩🇪 own? 11


Besides what’s d difference btw this and Shola ameobi 😏

Damioduso1:
Dr congo is already planning to recruit 12 new foreign horn players before next month world cup playoffs in march

Make dem recruit na …it has nothing to do with d case

Sarsaparilla524:
Lols, I know.
What would your final 3 be, Coach?

Lookman

Frank onyeka (if ndidi is not interested)

A fit Ola Aina

Sarsaparilla524:
If I were the coach of the U23 team tasked with leading the National Team to the Olympic Games and I had the option of picking five senior NT players, below would be my pick.

Victor Osimhen
Adams Akor
Alex Iwobi
Calvin Bassey
Frederick Benjamin

See you at the World Cup Playoffs in March

U can only pick 3

Papi85:
you apply na Abi u no wan pursue ur coaching ambition anymore?

U think say na small work my lawyer Dey do behind d scenes 😊