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TheSuperNerd:
Hello Lelion. Again, Great initiative. And I want to say thank you to all who voted me and found me worthy yet again for another top 3 finish. Your votes are well appreciated. Daalu, Eshe gan, Merci Beaucoup, Na gode, Mi Yetti, Danke!!! 🙌🏽


Now, I think it is best we go with how we did it the last time. I believe the previous collators (Humility33 & Maidaboi) even created a separate thread for the rewards distribution info and details. I can tag you all there if you like.

Then ofcourse, all will return here and confirm receipt of their rewards tagging you and Samueltemi337.

Thanks bro

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.

Is this true ?

ChrisKels:
O'boy where have you been?

I have been fine brother. I do come here to read comments and news but rarely post or reply.

How have you been too and hope everything is going well with you?

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.

The man talk spoil

CapitalCee:
We need to start giving these people passports and Capping them. The guy has been delivering MOTM performaces for Celtic.

We need to cap as much foreign born we can get....

ekukeku:
Reading diz with a bottle of beer

Sheikh Gumi hate you bro 😂

mostob:
@Bankygee.. My man, this your app you recommended na fire. But it's been lagging lately.

Did you update it? I had to start managing fawanews

What's the app bro

So The coach still doesn't know that Onauchu is not tailored for Africa football.
I will prefer Tolu and Moffi to start ahead of Onauchu, dude is not good for Africa blend of football


Well I thank God we have Akor and Oshimen

I said it benching Akor was a bad idea

Please anyone with link to watch the match

Abeg share

Good

soetanoreoluwa:
We should trust CAF ... Ndidi is very vital to this team...eric chelle stronghold are Ekong, Ndidi, osimhen n simeon they are the gatekeepers

Okay let's hope so

minfelix:
no shaking bro….i just hope sha we are comfortable on our right to play him….because e go funny like mad after maybe we win and we come dey hear say FIFA did not clear anything 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

ewooooo🙆🏼‍♀️

I go naked swear for them.... they for just keep am for bench

Spainever:
The line up is what most experts here are been crying for - three midfielders. The coach got it right 👍. Iwobi will.be free to make " penetrating and sexy passes " in the words of Amocachi. Some folks complaining that Adams supposed to play. Listen 👂 all the players cannot play at the same time . The coach has the blueprint of the game hence the selection

I prefer Adams starting over Lookman

soetanoreoluwa:
This formation can work for
4231, 442, and 424

It will depend on the transition of building up, offensive and defensive....

Easy switch formation...

This guys for keep ndidi for bench nah
I nor like this kind thing oo

Mujtahida:
You sabi fear oo

Nothing be fear there. Even me don't want Eric to play him at all

forgiveness:
Did he dribble to score the goal? I am talking about his end product dribbles. Not his goal.

A player can be good at scoring goals but porous in decision making. That's the difference.

Go and rematch the match oga

Some one dribble to make reasonable assists and even scored you're talking about his end product been a suspect

AndSunGorilla:
I heard rumors that Obasogie,Alhassan, Ejuke and Olusegun were the ring leaders of the protest.

Alhassan may e late come camp and if not for injury Akanmasiro go replace sharp

Olusegun may e enter the team through the back door? That's not possible

This guys you called are fringe players

99thEnemy:
Are they coming to attack Nigeria or they are coming to eradicate terrorists terrorizing Nigeria?

Man of God doesn't always equate to wisdom.

You won't blame him. He is very tribalistic

If they had played this Ajax team at home I am sure Gala would've won them up to 6 nil

Mujtahida:
Yes I did. I see he's been posting. That's great

Hey Bro thanks for checking up on me. I missed you guys. Mehn that match against Benin I nearly boycott the match not until we scored the second goal. God bless Oshimen with long life and for Nwabali make Maduka bench am small or may we dey rotate them at least that one go make e head calm down.

TheSuperNerd:
Yep. And Humility answers. Lol

😆

TheSuperNerd:
Drop the name K.Nwakali for good or bad and Charlesemeka85 crawls out.

Drop Porto is bigger than Fulham, Komekn crawls out

Drop National football teams Jobs, Elyte89 and his ineffective lawyer crawl out.

Drop the name Amaju Pinnick and speak as his Voltron, and Humility33 crawls out.


The ways of this thread are not hard for he/she who pays keen attention.

Lol. You know me so well.... I just hate nonsense and primordial sentiments.

opes:
AFCON 2015......Nigeria did not qualify
AFCON 2017......Nigeria did not qualify
AFCON 2019......3rd
AFCON 2021.......knockout
WORLD CUP 2022...Did not qualify.

Leave that guy. Every reasonable person knows why he is defending pinnick. You see primordial sentiments it will ruin this country

do4luv14:
Worst as how,

You shall AGENDA must Amend

The fact that someone is from state with you or same tribe shouldn't make you jump to defend them whenever their names are been mentioned

That's how Nigeria got to this level. The conflicts between primordial sentiments and civic sentiments.

lloydtruth:
It's quite unfortunate what is happening to this country's football and sports in general. We use to go far in youth football but not anymore, criminals and tribal bigots are now at the helm of affairs and they only care about their pockets. Too shameful.

I am even surprised they went this far
That coaching team did a poor job in player scouting and selection. You can't pick players from few selected states and academics and expect to make much progress.

We need a holistic scouting system deviod of sentiments of any form until then the labour in vain who labour for Nigeria football progress

lovewins:
This wouldn't bring any change, at least not the way most assume. The only way the NFF changes is by good people getting into the mess and changing it from the inside out. And the only way good people can get in is to change the voting composition of the NFF to wrest power from the cabal cause right now only 46 members vote for the NFF board and at least 37 of them are politicians. The goal is to dilute their voting power by increasing the number of delegates allowed to vote to at least 100. (The composition of the extra delegate makeup is another conversation all together). This is the only way to effect change. But it's naive to think someone is coming to save our football, nobody is.

Every sector in Nigeria right now is bedeviled with corruption rarely will you find an honest Nigerian in helm of affairs so the NFF shouldn't come as a surprise

AndSunGorilla:
Omeruo and Balogun would really help the team with their experience.

What is this now? What are u doing with those men that ought to have retired. We need more if Benjamin Frederick please

OviOrunmila:
Utomi wey dey work for tinubu

I am telling you. He is one of those that was used to lure obi out of PDP.

He is a BAT agent

Odunayaw:
Abysmal ke

What's wrong with you people

Hope you can now eat your words ?

Diavolo:
Even if we somehow win,this formation and set up should never be used again. The players don't even understand their positions,zones,who to press. We are sending the full backs very high up when we have slow CBs. Only one real midfielder. It's ridiculous.

Are we to blame the coach for the abysmal play so far?