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Good news for the super eagles of Nigeria as World Football governing body FIFA is set to disqualify D.R Congo for fielding an ineligible player in England born right back Wan Bisaka who was never cleared by FIFA to represent D.R Congo but he played.

The match will be awarded to the super eagles of Nigeria 🇳🇬 as a result of D.R Congo fielding an ineligible player.

As it stands Nigeria 🇳🇬 will be heading to the playoffs final where they will face either New Caledonia or Jamaica
https://www./supereaglesofnigeriateamsnews5/permalink/25278494775104328/

Fake news! Not real
Dr Congo already qualify for WC

Freshtruth:
Breaking news

Good news for the super eagles of Nigeria as World Football governing body FIFA is set to disqualify D.R Congo for fielding an ineligible player in England born right back Wan Bisaka who was never cleared by FIFA to represent D.R Congo but he played.

The match will be awarded to the super eagles of Nigeria 🇳🇬 as a result of D.R Congo fielding an ineligible player.

As it stands Nigeria 🇳🇬 will be heading to the playoffs final where they will face either New Caledonia or Jamaica
https://www./supereaglesofnigeriateamsnews5/permalink/25278494775104328/

Good news ... 😂 😂 😂 😂 😂 ... Nigerians

Nigerians aren’t giving up by knocking on back doors to get to the World Cup.
Try your best next time to win on the pitch so you won’t have to invent imaginary stories to find a way in.

And how many “back doors” is Nigeria planning to use to get to a World Cup, exactly? Come on… leave those escape hatches for teams like Madagascar, DR Congo, Angola, or Zambia — not for a country that keeps calling itself a “football powerhouse.”

Let’s rewind for a moment.

First, Eritrea pulled out of the qualifiers, which shifted the table and conveniently put Nigeria in the “best second-placed” conversation. That was already an unexpected shortcut falling into your lap — and yet it still wasn’t enough.

Then there was the game against DR Congo. The officiating had everyone talking — plenty of decisions looked unusually generous to Nigeria — and even with that, qualification still didn’t happen.

On top of that, some were claiming that if DR Congo didn’t qualify, FIFA would magically “call Nigeria” to fill some imaginary tenth African slot. This is the same pattern — entitlement, as if Nigeria must be at the World Cup one way or another, even if it means hoping for loopholes that don’t exist.

Now you’re talking about FIFA suspending DRC, yet there’s not even a single official FIFA source to back this up.

Stop this sense of entitlement. Nigeria didn’t make it to the World Cup — simple. No shortcuts, no fantasies, no excuses. Just accept it and move on.

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Nigeria and back door news are five and six. But I think this is a fake News, I surf internet 24/7 and haven't jam anything like that

TheCongo2:
Good news ... 😂 😂 😂 😂 😂 ... Nigerians

Nigerians aren’t giving up by knocking on back doors to get to the World Cup.
Try your best next time to win on the pitch so you won’t have to invent imaginary stories to find a way in.

And how many “back doors” is Nigeria planning to use to get to a World Cup, exactly? Come on… leave those escape hatches for teams like Madagascar, DR Congo, Angola, or Zambia — not for a country that keeps calling itself a “football powerhouse.”

Let’s rewind for a moment.

First, Eritrea pulled out of the qualifiers, which shifted the table and conveniently put Nigeria in the “best second-placed” conversation. That was already an unexpected shortcut falling into your lap — and yet it still wasn’t enough.

Then there was the game against DR Congo. The officiating had everyone talking — plenty of decisions looked unusually generous to Nigeria — and even with that, qualification still didn’t happen.

On top of that, some were claiming that if DR Congo didn’t qualify, FIFA would magically “call Nigeria” to fill some imaginary tenth African slot. This is the same pattern — entitlement, as if Nigeria must be at the World Cup one way or another, even if it means hoping for loopholes that don’t exist.

Now you’re talking about FIFA suspending DRC, yet there’s not even a single official FIFA source to back this up.

Stop this sense of entitlement. Nigeria didn’t make it to the World Cup — simple. No shortcuts, no fantasies, no excuses. Just accept it and move on.

OGA rest Amaju they do the under ground working for us investigations is still going on wan bissaka clearance issues don't forget Amaaju is among fifa technical committe let see how things goes in the coming weeks as we speak Dr congo officials are sweating

brain54:
The op is known for fake news...

I don't know why. When he can focus on posting legitimate news.

So many legitimate things to post but he just chooses to post fake information.

Beats my imagination!

pls don't tarnish my image here bro if u ke u don't kw what to type stop commenting on my thread I dey beg u

Freshtruth:
OGA rest Amaju they do the under ground working for us investigations is still going on wan bissaka clearance issues don't forget Amaaju is among fifa technical committe let see how things goes in the coming weeks as we speak Dr congo officials are sweating

lol... lol.... lol

And seriously — how can a nation that calls itself a “football powerhouse” not feel even a little ashamed for constantly trying to exploit back doors?

Winning on the pitch, earning it the hard way, is what builds true respect. Chasing imaginary shortcuts only shows entitlement, not strength. If Nigeria wants to be a real powerhouse, the first step is learning to lose gracefully and stop looking for loopholes.

Freshtruth:
pls don't tarnish my image here bro if u ke u don't kw what to type stop commenting on my thread I dey beg u

Change your ways...

Leave fake news. They are lots of genuine information you can post.

Stop focusing on fake!

Una sha wan take the shame to global scale! Nothing wey those super eagle boys wan go do for world cup.

Nigeria never change. We always come up with a consoling story that is a big fat lie after loosing a crucial football match.
Believe this story then you believe things.
I remember when Nigeria lost in USA '94 to Italy a solar story came up but last last na lie
I have given up on Nigerian football and any since then. I watch football being neutral

The super eagles jazzman go school if this news is not fake o. The man sabi work.

blackboy:
Nigeria never change. We always come up with a consoling story that is a big fat lie after loosing a crucial football match.
Believe this story then you believe things.
I remember when Nigeria lost in USA '94 to Italy a solar story came up but last last na lie
I have given up on Nigerian football and any since then. I watch football being neutral

😂 😂 😂… so pathetic.

I dont understand...how do national teams field players that are not eligible? Do FIFA not clear them before matches?

casualobserver:
I dont understand...how do national teams field players that are not eligible? Do FIFA not clear them before matches?

1. FIFA Eligibility Rules

FIFA’s rules say a player can represent a national team if they meet one of these:
Born in the country, or
Have a parent or grandparent born in the country, or
Have lived in the country for a minimum of 5 years after turning 18.
Additionally, if a player has already played for one country in a competitive senior match, they usually need FIFA approval to switch allegiance before playing for another country.

2. How National Teams Field Players

Before a match, the national federation submits a squad list to FIFA for official competitions.
For players who have previously represented another country, the federation must include FIFA’s clearance documentation.
FIFA doesn’t “check every player manually” before kickoff; they rely on federations to follow the rules and submit the proper paperwork.

3. What Can Go Wrong

Sometimes, federations make mistakes or assumptions, for example:
A player switches allegiance, but the paperwork isn’t fully processed yet.
A federation misinterprets eligibility rules.
An administrative oversight — the player is called up without proper clearance.

If that happens, FIFA can:

Declare the player ineligible.
Award the match to the opposing team, or impose other sanctions.

4. Key Point

It’s not automatic. FIFA relies on federations to do their part.
Mistakes are rare at top levels because lawyers and officials handle eligibility, but they do happen occasionally.

Rumors about ineligible players sometimes spread without official confirmation, like what you’ve seen with Wan‑Bissaka.

TheCongo2:
1. FIFA Eligibility Rules

FIFA’s rules say a player can represent a national team if they meet one of these:
Born in the country, or
Have a parent or grandparent born in the country, or
Have lived in the country for a minimum of 5 years after turning 18.
Additionally, if a player has already played for one country in a competitive senior match, they usually need FIFA approval to switch allegiance before playing for another country.

2. How National Teams Field Players

Before a match, the national federation submits a squad list to FIFA for official competitions.
For players who have previously represented another country, the federation must include FIFA’s clearance documentation.
FIFA doesn’t “check every player manually” before kickoff; they rely on federations to follow the rules and submit the proper paperwork.

3. What Can Go Wrong

Sometimes, federations make mistakes or assumptions, for example:
A player switches allegiance, but the paperwork isn’t fully processed yet.
A federation misinterprets eligibility rules.
An administrative oversight — the player is called up without proper clearance.

If that happens, FIFA can:

Declare the player ineligible.
Award the match to the opposing team, or impose other sanctions.

4. Key Point

It’s not automatic. FIFA relies on federations to do their part.
Mistakes are rare at top levels because lawyers and officials handle eligibility, but they do happen occasionally.

Rumors about ineligible players sometimes spread without official confirmation, like what you’ve seen with Wan‑Bissaka.

much appreciated.

TheCongo2:
lol... lol.... lol

And seriously — how can a nation that calls itself a “football powerhouse” not feel even a little ashamed for constantly trying to exploit back doors?

Winning on the pitch, earning it the hard way, is what builds true respect. Chasing imaginary shortcuts only shows entitlement, not strength. If Nigeria wants to be a real powerhouse, the first step is learning to lose gracefully and stop looking for loopholes.

Nonsense.

Rules are in place for a reason. No one asked DR Congo to break the rules.

Afterall, Nigeria sort clearance before fielding Ndidi.

EMIOMOADEOYE:
Nonsense.

Rules are in place for a reason. No one asked DR Congo to break the rules.

Afterall, Nigeria sort clearance before fielding Ndidi.

And who told you DR Congo broke the rule ? Nonsense

brain54:
I apologize for my comment...

I just did a quick confirmation and apparently you are correct. I see even south Africa is under investigation also for also fielding an ineligible player against Lesotho.

You have posted fake news in the past though.

But I apologize for not confirming before tagging your thread fake.

I don't think Nigeria deserves a spot at the WC if this plays out in their favor!

Are you saying, South Africa fielded an ineligible player against Lesotho again?

And u think say Cameroon go de look una ...una think say the world revolves around Naija ...even if its true , wan bissaka also played against Cameroon

brain54:
Yes...

South Read more: https://www.legit.ng/sports/football/1674734-caf-sends-message-nigeria-south-africa-fifa-begins-investigation-into-ineligible-player/

Wow, Nigerian forums really have the scoop on African football! I’ve been searching everywhere else, but apparently only here do we learn that South Africa or DR Congo fielded ineligible players.

So, are you guys the secret FIFA news outlet, or is the rest of the world just not paying attention?

Curious to hear how you always manage to break these stories first!

TheCongo2:
Wow, Nigerian forums really have the scoop on African football! I’ve been searching everywhere else, but apparently only here do we learn that South Africa or DR Congo fielded ineligible players.

So, are you guys the secret FIFA news outlet, or is the rest of the world just not paying attention?

Curious to hear how you always manage to break these stories first!

A guy created an account on Nairaland solely to report that Mokoena of South Africa has accumulated two yellow cards and was therefore ineligible against Lesotho on the Super Eagles thread,then he deactivated the account. From nairaland,it spread out like wild fire till it got to the NFF,CAF and FIFA.

Nigerians are smart people.

I know what i saw on AI after searching.

Funny how my country people don't want to give up.

The player in question was cleared by FIFa on August 22, 2025 to play for Congo DR.

mank1234:
Funny how my country people don't want to give up.

The player in question was cleared by FIFa on August 22, 2025 to play for Congo DR.

Thank you.
I didn’t want to bring this up

Sarsaparilla524:
A guy created an account on Nairaland solely to report that Mokoena of South Africa has accumulated two yellow cards and was therefore ineligible against Lesotho on the Super Eagles thread,then he deactivated the account. From nairaland,it spread out like wild fire till it got to the NFF,CAF and FIFA.

Nigerians are smart people.

I know what i saw on AI after searching.

And the smart people aren’t going to the World Cup

TheCongo2:
Thank you.
I didn’t want to bring this up

I apologize for this my wrong information...

It's actually old news from September. I didn't check the dates properly.

Not usually this sloppy but it's the second time I'm making a mistake today and have to apologize.

I was right initially. Op is best known for posting fake news and causing confusion.

I would try to avoid his threads hence forth!

brain54:
I apologize for this my wrong information...

It's actually old news from September. I didn't check the dates properly.

Not usually this sloppy but it's the second time I'm making a mistake today and have to apologize.

I was right initially. Op is best known for posting fake news and causing confusion.

I would try to avoid his threads hence forth!

Yes, it's old news that was already debated on Congolese forums months ago. Somehow it resurfaced on Nairaland today—perfect timing for Nigerians still looking for “green pastures” through the World Cup, 😂 😂 😂

TheCongo2:
Yes, it's old news that was already debated on Congolese forums months ago. Somehow it resurfaced on Nairaland today—perfect timing for Nigerians still looking for “green pastures” through the World Cup, 😂 😂 😂

It's the op...

I don't know why he focuses on fake news.


Are you Congolese?

brain54:
It's the op...

I don't know why he focuses on fake news.


Are you Congolese?

I am A proud Congolese Igbo 😂

TheCongo2:
I am A proud Congolese Igbo 😂

Congratulations...


We would watch you at the world cup from home. Hope you guys do well.


If you ever meet especially Ghana and south Africa make sure you guys beat them silly on behalf of Nigeria!

They will come back home 🏘️ they Way Nigeria 🇳🇬 came
#bahdlex