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Justice505:
No! you are wrong, please go back and do a little research about nigeria local league. We have always produce fine players from our league who have go on to become great players. Some of the players that took us to our first world Cup are all from the local league, even the last Afcon we won is a combination of both foreign and local players.

As bad as you want to paint our local league it may intrest you to know that Nigeria has won both silver and bronze in the CHAN championship, Eyimba won the caf champions league twice, even heartland got to the final losing narrowly to TP mazembe. But we have been coming on a very very slow pace which I agree.

All that is fine, but most of Nigeria’s league achievements are old history. Meanwhile Congo’s clubs and local players are still relevant today. If the pace is “very, very slow” as you said, no wonder people keep asking if the Nigerian league is still alive or just living on past glory.

TheCongo2:
That still doesn’t change the fact that Congo has put itself on the football map through its local league and — something Nigeria simply can’t claim. It even makes you wonder sometimes if Nigeria still has a functioning local league at all.

something we have done and well known for. Won AFCON 2013 with local players in the core of the team who also participated in the fifa confederations cup and also the world cup. Just take your L and go do something with yourself. You lost the whole premise of your own initial argument when you could not support your claim of how dr congo builds champions because you have no apoty winners (both male and female) and your youth team that you claim to develop dont have any medals in fifa or caf tournaments and then you pivot to league superiority. You could have just started with that before you starting questioning the football integrity of countries greater than your bob the builder country.

MetalJigsaw:
Which fact? ...Oga na lie, na coach we no get, simple.

No dey talk day kind thing bros.

I repeat it eagles with Ndidi and Iwobi in the starting XI cannot beat Congo

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Kog45:
I repeat it eagles with Ndidi and Iwobi in the starting XI cannot beat Congo

The two players have no business in the national team,perhaps Iwobi can be on the reserve bench. I told a friend before the match against Congo that if Ndidi suspension is valid I will be happy and Nigeria will win but if Ndidi plays we are in trouble . Ndidi should not be in the national team , sentimental selection cost us the world cup ticket. A good coach would have benched him and Iwobi. We don't have a fantastic coach we have what we can afford .lol 😂

Iwobi is the most culprit. That guy should be coming from the bench.. but I was surprised when the coach started benching moses Simon. He should have do the same for iwobi

Onyedika is one of the most gifted midfielder in that team and you don't play him, how can you win games when you leave your best player in the bench

TheCongo2:
That still doesn’t change the fact that Congo has put itself on the football map through its local league and — something Nigeria simply can’t claim. It even makes you wonder sometimes if Nigeria still has a functioning local league at all.

Only South Africa, Egypt and Tunisia can attribute the success of their National Team to the local league.

Spainever:
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The two players have no business in the national team,perhaps Iwobi can be on the reserve bench. I told a friend before the match against Congo that if Ndidi suspension is valid I will be happy and Nigeria will win but if Ndidi plays we are in trouble . Ndidi should not be in the national team , sentimental selection cost us the world cup ticket. A good coach would have benched him and Iwobi. We don't have a fantastic coach we have what we can afford .lol 😂

cc: Mujtahida
cc: Elyte

E.F.Males will start crawling out of their bunkers after seeing this news on social media

ThunderFireAgba:
E.F.Males will start crawling out of their bunkers after seeing this news on social media

😂 😂 😂 😂 😂
Exactly — it just shows how desperate some Nigerians are for a World Cup ticket. One rumor drops online and suddenly everyone is crawling out like it’s salvation.

JohnBullMySon:
Only South Africa, Egypt and Tunisia can attribute the success of their National Team to the local league.

Interesting theory. So all those CAF titles, club finals, and continental dominance from Congo were what — community tournaments? If only reality could adjust itself to match your imagination.

I ask AI whether Aron wan bissaka is eligible to play for DRC and this is d reply.


"To determine whether Aaron Wan-Bissaka was cleared by FIFA before playing for Congo (DR Congo), let's analyze the key points based on available information:

Key Facts:

Eligibility Rules: FIFA requires players to meet specific criteria (e.g., birth, ancestry, or residency ties) to switch national teams. Formal approval is needed if the player has previously represented another country in official senior competitions.

Wan-Bissaka's Background:

Born in London, England (November 26, 1997).

Represented England at youth levels (U20/U21) but never in a senior competitive match (which would cap-tie him to England).

Eligible for DR Congo through his parents' heritage.

DR Congo Debut:

Wan-Bissaka made his debut for DR Congo in March 2024 during an international friendly against Angola. He later played in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers.

FIFA Clearance:

Since he only played for England in non-competitive youth matches, he did not require FIFA approval to switch. Friendly appearances or youth caps below senior level do not trigger the need for formal clearance.

FIFA’s eligibility rules (Article 9) confirm this exception.

Conclusion:

Wan-Bissaka did not require FIFA clearance to play for DR Congo because he had never represented England in an official senior competition. His switch was automatic due to his Congolese heritage and lack of prior senior caps for England.

Note: If he had played in a competitive senior match (e.g., World Cup qualifier, UEFA Nations League) for England, FIFA approval would have been mandatory.".

A team that couldn't utilize the lifeline offered by the playoffs doesn't deserve to be at the world cup.

The passion for the SE is going to dwindle to a point where people would start boycotting SE games if the decline continues (as expected). See how quiet this place is on a Saturday.

The next NFF board should revive the U_13s and 15s. Sad that this generation of players will be remembered as nearly men.

villagereporter:
I ask AI whether Aron wan bissaka is eligible to play for DRC and this is d reply.


"To determine whether Aaron Wan-Bissaka was cleared by FIFA before playing for Congo (DR Congo), let's analyze the key points based on available information:

Key Facts:

Eligibility Rules: FIFA requires players to meet specific criteria (e.g., birth, ancestry, or residency ties) to switch national teams. Formal approval is needed if the player has previously represented another country in official senior competitions.

Wan-Bissaka's Background:

Born in London, England (November 26, 1997).

Represented England at youth levels (U20/U21) but never in a senior competitive match (which would cap-tie him to England).

Eligible for DR Congo through his parents' heritage.

DR Congo Debut:

Wan-Bissaka made his debut for DR Congo in March 2024 during an international friendly against Angola. He later played in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers.

FIFA Clearance:

Since he only played for England in non-competitive youth matches, he did not require FIFA approval to switch. Friendly appearances or youth caps below senior level do not trigger the need for formal clearance.

FIFA’s eligibility rules (Article 9) confirm this exception.

Conclusion:

Wan-Bissaka did not require FIFA clearance to play for DR Congo because he had never represented England in an official senior competition. His switch was automatic due to his Congolese heritage and lack of prior senior caps for England.

Note: If he had played in a competitive senior match (e.g., World Cup qualifier, UEFA Nations League) for England, FIFA approval would have been mandatory.".

Great breakdown, but some Nigerians are so desperate that logic takes a back seat. In their world, Nigeria belongs at the World Cup — eligibility and facts are just optional details.

Kog45:
I repeat it eagles with Ndidi and Iwobi in the starting XI cannot beat Congo

But Iwobi was there when we beat Ivory coast and Cameroon in the AFCON, correct?

TheCongo2:
Great breakdown, but some Nigerians are so desperate that logic takes a back seat. In their world, Nigeria belongs at the World Cup — eligibility and facts are just optional details.

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Morò wípé wón sèpé fún 'yá é. For the rest of your life on nairaland never you quote me or like my post again on dis forum.

I have been reading your comments and you are basking in d euphoria of beating Nigeria to reach d INTCPLOFF. So "bask" in silence. Please stay off of my post.

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villagereporter:
I ask AI whether Aron wan bissaka is eligible to play for DRC and this is d reply.


"To determine whether Aaron Wan-Bissaka was cleared by FIFA before playing for Congo (DR Congo), let's analyze the key points based on available information:

Key Facts:

Eligibility Rules: FIFA requires players to meet specific criteria (e.g., birth, ancestry, or residency ties) to switch national teams. Formal approval is needed if the player has previously represented another country in official senior competitions.

Wan-Bissaka's Background:

Born in London, England (November 26, 1997).

Represented England at youth levels (U20/U21) but never in a senior competitive match (which would cap-tie him to England).

Eligible for DR Congo through his parents' heritage.

DR Congo Debut:

Wan-Bissaka made his debut for DR Congo in March 2024 during an international friendly against Angola. He later played in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers.

FIFA Clearance:

Since he only played for England in non-competitive youth matches, he did not require FIFA approval to switch. Friendly appearances or youth caps below senior level do not trigger the need for formal clearance.

FIFA’s eligibility rules (Article 9) confirm this exception.

Conclusion:

Wan-Bissaka did not require FIFA clearance to play for DR Congo because he had never represented England in an official senior competition. His switch was automatic due to his Congolese heritage and lack of prior senior caps for England.

Note: If he had played in a competitive senior match (e.g., World Cup qualifier, UEFA Nations League) for England, FIFA approval would have been mandatory.".

There is a declaimer on AI: it can make mistakes.
Let FIFA do their job.

villagereporter:
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Morò wípé wón sèpé fún 'yá é. For the rest of your life on nairaland never you quote me or like my post again on dis forum.

I have been reading your comments and you are basking in d euphoria of beating Nigeria to reach d INTCPLOFF. So "bask" in silence. Please stay off of my post.

Ah, noted! I’ll make sure to “bask in silence” while the rest of the forum enjoys your unlimited wisdom — after all, anything posted on a public forum is open to everyone. Don’t worry, I wouldn’t want to interrupt your lifelong mission of protecting Nigerian pride from harmless comments.

TheCongo2:
Ah, noted! I’ll make sure to “bask in silence” while the rest of the forum enjoys your unlimited wisdom — after all, anything posted on a public forum is open to everyone. Don’t worry, I wouldn’t want to interrupt your lifelong mission of protecting Nigerian pride from harmless comments.

But seriously are you sure you're Congolese?
Which part of the congo?

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ThunderFireAgba:
But seriously are you sure you're Congolese?
Which part of the congo?

Born in Likasi

TheCongo2:
Ah, noted! I’ll make sure to “bask in silence” while the rest of the forum enjoys your unlimited wisdom — after all, anything posted on a public forum is open to everyone. Don’t worry, I wouldn’t want to interrupt your lifelong mission of protecting Nigerian pride from harmless comments.

Enjoy your time here bro, we have seen the likes of you here in the hundreds, after sometime it becomes stale. Nations cup us next up, we move on very quickly.

Malaria catch other family members? Make Una no worry e go better. No.be by how many times you fall...always get back up on your feet.

TheCongo2:
Born in Likasi

Both parents Congolese or 50/50?
I was there in 2010, Kinshasa. Spent 3yrs before I moved out.

Truidstarr:
Enjoy your time here bro, we have seen the likes of you here in the hundreds, after sometime it becomes stale. Nations cup us next up, we move on very quickly.

Thanks for the warning — I wouldn’t want my logic and facts to interrupt your fast-forward life.

See what wikipedia had to say about Aaron Wan Bissaka

ThunderFireAgba:
Both parents Congolese or 50/50?
I was there in 2010, Kinshasa. Spent 3yrs before I moved out.

Both of my parents are Congolese.
Nice — you got to experience Kinshasa for a good few years! That must have been quite the experience.

TheCongo2:
Both of my parents are Congolese.
Nice — you got to experience Kinshasa for a good few years! That must have been quite the experience.

Really??

I hope you guys don't cause unrest and go attack Nigerians after FIFA faults the inclusion of Aaron Wan-bissaka, cos that's what you guys do! Attack other nationals over football games like you did against Senegal; attacked their players and beat some fans up!
Even destroyed your own national stadiums?? The clips are all over the internet. We are talking about Xe.nophobic South Africa but you guys are one of the worst... just that it hasn't gotten the attention of international media outlets. The same as Angola, Mozambique.

ThunderFireAgba:
Really??

I hope you guys don't cause unrest and go attack Nigerians after FIFA faults the inclusion of Aaron Wan-bissaka, cos that's what you guys do! Attack other nationals over football games like you did against Senegal; attacked their players and beat some fans up!
Even destroyed your own national stadiums?? The clips are all over the internet. We are talking about Xe.nophobic South Africa but you guys are one of the worst... just that it hasn't gotten the attention of international media outlets. The same as Angola, Mozambique.

Wow, thanks for the travel guide and historical recap! I had no idea my mere existence on a forum came with a full dossier on Congolese behavior. Don’t worry — I’ll make sure to “attack” no one, except maybe ignorance and recycled clichés like this one.

TheCongo2:
Wow, thanks for the travel guide and historical recap! I had no idea my mere existence on a forum came with a full dossier on Congolese behavior. Don’t worry — I’ll make sure to “attack” no one, except maybe ignorance and recycled clichés like this one.

Better.
I hope you're not Nigerian masking like one of those skin bleachers? Cos I can feel it in your undertones