₦airaland Forum

bigcasava1:
they are not different from go to court elections

Lol and went to court without any proof or still winning so what's the difference...

inoki247:
Make una getat trying to goto World Cup through the Backdoor....


This Set of NFF no dey different from people telling us you must win Abuja before you can become the President....

why u no go play if e easy

olaiya2007:
Ok we'll see how it goes then. But in all honesty we don't deserve to be there

life is not fair, if anything favors u, abeg collect am- if na Congo see this loophole about Nigeria and they lost that game, they will milk it to the fullest …. trust me

In 1996, Nigeria almost missed participating in Atlanta'96 Olympics men soccer event because Zimbabwe FA petitioned that our First Choice Goalkeeper then, Abiodun Baruwa was ineligible. Hmmmm - that thing hot that time, Zimbabwe fought it hard and dirty and we were very lucky to escape losing our qualification. Imagine if Zimbabwe had won their petition, there would never be an Olympic Gold Medal won by Nigeria in Men's Football Event. Nobody accused Zimbabwe of trying to qualify through the backdoor.

And for those mocking Nigeria I have a little history lesson for you…

In 1992, Denmark did not qualify for European Nations Cup but they replaced the then Yugoslavia who beat them to qualify because Yugoslavia was at war so they could not participate in the European Nations Cup


Guess what? That same Denmark that did not qualify, who were just added to make the group numbers, beat pre-tournament favorites and 1990 Defending World Cup Champions Germany 2-0 in the Finals to win the Europeans Nations Cup in 1992.

If the Danes had the attitude of saying they wont go to the European Nations Cup because they were not good enough to qualify, would they have won that trophy?

So please lets stop mocking the Super Eagles.

Buh seriously guys rules are rules let the rules be guided , if found guilty let dem be penalized if not life goes on

okuta007:
life is not fair, if anything favors u, abeg collect am- if na Congo see this loophole about Nigeria and they lost that game, they will milk it to the fullest …. trust me

In 1996, Nigeria almost missed participating in Atlanta'96 Olympics men soccer event because Zimbabwe FA petitioned that our First Choice Goalkeeper then, Abiodun Baruwa was ineligible. Hmmmm - that thing hot that time, Zimbabwe fought it hard and dirty and we were very lucky to escape losing our qualification. Imagine if Zimbabwe had won their petition, there would never be an Olympic Gold Medal won by Nigeria in Men's Football Event. Nobody accused Zimbabwe of trying to qualify through the backdoor.

And for those mocking Nigeria I have a little history lesson for you…

In 1992, Denmark did not qualify for European Nations Cup but they replaced the then Yugoslavia who beat them to qualify because Yugoslavia was at war so they could not participate in the European Nations Cup


Guess what? That same Denmark that did not qualify, who were just added to make the group numbers, beat pre-tournament favorites and 1990 Defending World Cup Champions Germany 2-0 in the Finals to win the Europeans Nations Cup in 1992.

If the Danes had the attitude of saying they wont go to the European Nations Cup because they were not good enough to qualify, would they have won that trophy?

So please lets stop mocking the Super Eagles.

Abeg no mind this my naija people ooo dem to get bad mouth

prinsam30:
Abeg no mind this my naija people ooo dem to get bad mouth

an their size dey boot ooo why dem no play

mikeapollo:
Which rules? FIFA cleared the players before they played the matches. That is what matters!

let's wait and see

dominique:
My question remains, why should this impact only Nigeria and not other opponents DR Congo played against?

By the report above, the ineligible players only got cleared a day before our match, they didn't play the previous matches

PHIPEX:
By the report above, the ineligible players only got cleared a day before our match, they didn't play the previous matches

True, I remember seeing a video clip about 3 of their players that switched nationalities from France and Belgium to Congo just before the playoffs. No wonder they're planting news in the media that FIFA has dismissed the appeal. They know they're in trouble

The rule or law in question is a domestic one(internal law), which only the DR CONGO only can apply. It has nothing to do with FIFA. So, it is whatever they(DR CONGO) say it is. And right now they are saying all the players were cleared. That's it. We move.

Getting into the world cup through the back door of courtroom is not a sin but getting there through a forgery and broken laws is evil and unacceptable.

Every nations must be honest and walk by the rules of the games, no pass, pass, only use players that you have to play your games, don't carry C.R7 and L.M10 come play for D.congo is wayo. E no good.

inoki247:
Make una getat trying to goto World Cup through the Backdoor....


This Set of NFF no dey different from people telling us you must win Abuja before you can become the President....

Did your leader win any state?
I blame Buhari and his brothers who always fight against the christians in politics.
Today, they wail and regret more than all Nigerians

Online barristers

Usmanovic95:
You see all these nairaland lawyers ehn😆, Dem no go kee person.You go think say them follow FIFA draft the constitution they are quoting.

dominique:
True, I remember seeing a video clip about 3 of their players that switched nationalities from France and Belgium to Congo just before the playoffs. No wonder they're planting news in the media that FIFA has dismissed the appeal. They know they're in trouble

What are the names of those players please

Lamasta:
Ignorance is never an excuse, I stand with the NSC on this

i jus hope the final verdict favour them, because i hate this switch of allegiance thing it being abused

Pootle:
i jus hope the final verdict favour them, because i hate this switch of allegiance thing it being abused

Let's await FIFA decision

bunmioguns:
So our 12th man is now a Lawyer? We couldn't score on the pitch, now we want to score in the courtroom. From 'Super Eagles' to 'Super Advocates'. This one na 'Win by Affidavit

Agreed, it was a game and it ended with the Super Eagles failing to score. For the sake of fair play, the NFF is challenging the eligibility of the players used. If it is found that the rules were violated, then the matter should be settled in court.
The NFF did not break the rules by fielding ineligible players just to score and win, as every team aims to do.

franvincoop:
If wishes were horses 🤔
Esq, please what is the stipulated time for lodging of protests b4 its statute barred?

72 hours if memory serves me right . It might be longer .

I support the NFF’s decision to challenge the issue of player eligibility. The game should be fair and equitable, in line with FIFA rules.

It’s unfortunate that the uproar is coming after a defeat, but a loss does not mean the NFF should ignore a possible rule violation. If there is a loophole or breach, it is right to seek clarification through the proper channels.

Let the game be fair and decided strictly by FIFA regulations.

DeanSim:
The NFF did not break the rules by fielding ineligible players just to score and win, as every team aims to do.

simple as . Illegality must not be allowed to slide in the guise of displaying class . . FIFA only recognises each individual nation's eligibility rules in fielding players , yet the former Zaire broke her own citizenship law in desperation to decieve FIFA .

Memory? Might? In law?
Bro, you don't know law, you don't know law

BENEAMATA:
72 hours if memory serves me right . It might be longer .

Putindbutt:
https://soccernet.ng/2025/12/world-cup-nigeria-congo-fifa-super-eagles.html

They should leave DR Congo alone abeg we are not fit to go to world cup.

BENEAMATA:
simple as . Illegality must not be allowed to slide in the guise of displaying class . . FIFA only recognises each individual nation's eligibility rules in fielding players , yet the former Zaire broke her own citizenship law in desperation to decieve FIFA .

Everything is on record including dates and timelines in case Dr Congo decide to make any changes to the law. I believe the NFF has all the necessary information before initiating the challenge. We await FIFA’s decision.

There was a country

So you still want us to qualify and disgrace Africa bah? Congo is better than us tactically and technically, we are only better individually... Nigeria can not achieve anything both in AFCON or WORLD CUP in as much is this chelle. No tactics, technically poor and you want us to go to the world cup.........

dominique:
My question remains, why should this impact only Nigeria and not other opponents DR Congo played against?

Other nations kept quiet but Nigeria raised alarm.
You now see the difference?