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FiveFootNinja:
I dey tell you. I don't know who's doing Osimhen's PR work but they need to fire that person and hire BankyGee ASAP. 🤣

Abeg wey our verdict na 😢😢😢

elyte89:
Abeg wey our verdict na 😢😢😢

Wetin concern me concern verdict? I don comot my mind from FIFA WC since January. I suggest you do the same. 😂

FiveFootNinja:
Wetin concern me concern verdict? I don comot my mind from FIFA WC since January. I suggest you do the same. 😂

FIFA don forget NFF

FiveFootNinja:
Wetin concern me concern verdict? I don comot my mind from FIFA WC since January. I suggest you do the same. 😂

No way 🙅‍♂️ 🥲🥲🥲

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Our jordan and iran matches likely to be cancelled due to the obvious.......
World cup appeal not going according to plan / silence from FIFA
BUTTTTTT
Argentina and spain are out of a match this month due to their cancelled final... NFF what do you have for me.....

FiveFootNinja:
I dey tell you. I don't know who's doing Osimhen's PR work but they need to fire that person and hire BankyGee ASAP. 🤣

Gbewa 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

elyte89:
No way 🙅‍♂️ 🥲🥲🥲

Do the same coachee, e no hard.

BankyGee:
Do the same coachee, e no hard.

Me and u wey go enter Swiss 🇨🇭 with placards 🪧 to protest soon ,if we no c d verdict by d end of the week ,no retreat no surrender 🙄

elyte89:
Me and u wey go enter Swiss 🇨🇭 with placards 🪧 to protest soon ,if we no c d verdict by d end of the week ,no retreat no surrender 🙄

this coach get winner's mentality , even if they dey lead am 3:0for 75mins , he still believed that he can win ... stay positive bro , i gat you

Mario Lemina speaking about Victor Osimhen:
“I’ve played with forwards like Aubameyang, Higuain, Gignac, Falcao, but there’s no one like Victor Osimhen. He’s one of a kind,” Lemina said in a conversation with Djibril Drame.

“Even if he doesn’t score, he’s constantly contributing, constantly a threat. Always pressing. He defends with us. On top of that, he’s a complete finisher.”

“I’ve never seen such a hungry forward. He hates losing, and when we lose, he won’t talk to you. The next day, he puts on his headphones and doesn’t talk to anyone. But these are good habits. It’s a fantastic thing”

lexyman:
this coach get winner's mentality , even if they dey lead am 3:0for 75mins , he still believed that he can win ... stay positive bro , i gat you

I be “yakubu manage” 😁

elyte89:
Me and u wey go enter Swiss 🇨🇭 with placards 🪧 to protest soon ,if we no c d verdict by d end of the week ,no retreat no surrender 🙄

O shey!!! Aluta continua Victoria uncerta!!!!!

Where is Nwabali's agent??

solonnachi:
FIFA don forget NFF

Who knows if they have already delivered the verdict and communicated it to both the NFF and DR Congo? The players and technical staff still need to apply for visas for the playoff in Mexico. Where is the time? I can say it is already over.

🇳🇬Naija lads roundup

Francis Uzoho (GK) Cleansheet for Omonia Nicosia in their 5-0 win vs Olympiakos Nicosia in Cyprus.

Ola Aina (RB) and Calvin Bassey (CB) cleansheets against each other's clubs as Nottingham Forrest played out a goalless draw vs Fulham.

Alex Iwobi played all 90.

Taiwo Awoniyi and Samuel Chukwueze came in as subs on 63 and 62mins respectively.

Rafiu Durosinmi started for Pisa but got red carded on 32mins.

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TDB played all 90 as well.

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Obinna Nwobodo played 45mins for Cincinnati.

Fisayo Dele-Bashiru played all 90mins in Lazio's stunning 1-0 win vs AC Milan in Serie A.

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21y/o Emmanuel Ayaosi's goal for MFK Karvina from saturday's 2-2 draw vs Sigma Olomouc in the Czech Liga.

The speed, the Close Control, the finish. On 10 G/A (6 goals, 4 assists) for Karvina.

Emmanuel Ayaosi si věděl rady 👏 pic.twitter.com/ZxXHs6esSu

— Chance Liga (@chanceliga) March 15, 2026

Max Dowman is gonna go down as one of the greatest English players in history if all goes well. Lad gives me some Messi vibes having also seen him at the 2025 Euros U17s but time will tell.

Also safe for me to say this in advance. Congrats Arsenal, Champions of England again after 22 years of waiting.

TheSuperNerd:
🇳🇬Naija lads roundup

Francis Uzoho (GK) Cleansheet for Omonia Nicosia in their 5-0 win vs Olympiakos Nicosia in Cyprus.

Ola Aina (RB) and Calvin Bassey (CB) cleansheets against each other's clubs as Nottingham Forrest played out a goalless draw vs Fulham.

Alex Iwobi played all 90.

Taiwo Awoniyi and Samuel Chukwueze came in as subs on 63 and 62mins respectively.

Rafiu Durosinmi started for Pisa but got red carded on 32mins.

Ebenezer Akinsanmiro got subbed in on 72mins as Pisa secured a 3-1 win vs Cagliari in Serie A.

Abbati Abdullahi (LW) Assist 🅰️ in Skalica's 1-2 loss vs AS Trencin in the Slovak Nike Liga.

Wilfred Ndidi (CDM) played all 90 as Besiktas secured a 2-0 win away from home vs Tom Dele Bashiru (TDB)'s Genclerbirligi in the Turkish Super Lig.
TDB played all 90 as well.

Alhassan Yusuf Scored ⚽️ for New England Revolution in their 6-1 win vs FC Cincinnati in the MLS. He played 88mins.
Obinna Nwobodo played 45mins for Cincinnati.

Fisayo Dele-Bashiru played all 90mins in Lazio's stunning 1-0 win vs AC Milan in Serie A.

In Progress: Zaidu and Moffi in action for Porto in Liga Portugal. Zaidu has played 66mins and has been subbed out. Moffi subbed in on 56mins with the game at 70mins now as Porto leads 2-0 vs Moreirense.

18 year old Promise Meliga scored 2 goals for Kristiansund BK today.

https://punchng.com/fifa-sanctions-nigeria-dr-congo-over-wcup-play-off-infractions/


Make dem release main verdict na

FIFA sanctions Nigeria, DR Congo over W’C

Four months after the disputed 2026 FIFA World Cup African play-off final between Nigeria national football team and DR Congo national football team, FIFA has sanctioned the Nigeria Football Federation and the DR Congo Football Federation following disciplinary incidents that occurred during the match, PUNCH Sports Extra reports.

DR Congo beat Nigeria 4–3 on penalties in Morocco to advance to the intercontinental play-offs.

According to FIFA’s latest disciplinary overview released for the World Cup qualifiers, both the NFF and the Congolese FA were found guilty of separate infractions during the match played on November 16, 2025.

FIFA stated that Nigeria was penalised for a breach relating to order and security at matches, specifically involving the throwing of objects by spectators under Article 17 and Article 17.2.b of the FIFA Disciplinary Code, and the NFF was consequently fined 1,000 Swiss francs.

On their part, the DR Congo federation received a heavier sanction after supporters were found to have used laser pointers or similar electronic devices during the match. The act contravenes Article 17.2.d of the FIFA Disciplinary Code, leading FIFA to impose a 5,000 Swiss francs fine on the Congolese body.

Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle also accused DR Congo officials of using voodoo in the wake of the defeat.

Nigeria lodged the complaint after losing the African play-off, arguing that the Congolese federation misled FIFA in securing nationality switches for several overseas-born players.

The petition, submitted on December 15, 2025, asked FIFA to investigate the matter and potentially disqualify DR Congo from the qualification process.

The Nigerian federation’s document listed numerous foreign-born players who featured against the Super Eagles, including Lionel Mpasi, Aaron Wan-Bissaka, Axel Tuanzebe, Arthur Masuaku, Samuel Moutoussamy, Ngal’ayel Mukau, Noah Sadiki, Nathanaël Mbuku and Cédric Bakambu in the starting line-up, as well as substitutes Timothy Fayulu, Matthieu Epolo, Joris Kayembe, Edo Kayembe, Steve Kapuadi, Gédéon Kalulu, Michel-Ange Balikwisha and Mario Stroeykens.

In the complaint, released publicly by journalist Osasu Obayiuwana, Nigeria argued that several players obtained clearance to represent DR Congo only days before the decisive play-off match, despite having been called up earlier for the fixture.

While DR Congo are preparing for the World Cup play-offs, where they are scheduled to face the winner of the semi-final between New Caledonia and Jamaica on March 31 for a place at the World Cup, they have also dropped two of the disputed players — Michel-Ange Balikwisha and Mario Stroeykens — from their 26-man squad.

Culled from Punch Newspaper

elyte89:
https://punchng.com/fifa-sanctions-nigeria-dr-congo-over-wcup-play-off-infractions/


Make dem release main verdict na

Keep waiting and have faith, afterall Malaysia and Nsue were banned.

DR Congo will be banned March 31st, the NFF have a strong case

In honor of the 2026 Oscars   , transfermarkt decided to ask footballers their favourite movies. We got to know that Victor Osimhen's favorite movies of all-time are Spartacus and Rush Hour! Interesting choice of movies! 😉

Karlovich:
Keep waiting and have faith, afterall Malaysia and Nsue were banned.

DR Congo will be banned March 31st, the NFF have a strong case

Who put ur mouth 😏😏😏😏🤨🤨

elyte89:
Who put ur mouth 😏😏😏😏🤨🤨

😂😂😂😂

Karlovich:
Keep waiting and have faith, afterall Malaysia and Nsue were banned.

DR Congo will be banned March 31st, the NFF have a strong case

I was expecting you will strip naked and dance from the beginning of Nigeria to the end dancing and jubilating, enemy within.

lexyman:
Coachito , e come dey be as if you want use WC JAPA ... but i still believe in this course .

Off mic make you no cast coachito

Karlovich:
Keep waiting and have faith, afterall Malaysia and Nsue were banned.

DR Congo will be banned March 31st, the NFF have a strong case

When fifa has already conduit interview with Dr congo coach regarding to the preparation for the Play off coming on the 31st

Cecco90:
FIFA sanctions Nigeria, DR Congo over W’C

Four months after the disputed 2026 FIFA World Cup African play-off final between Nigeria national football team and DR Congo national football team, FIFA has sanctioned the Nigeria Football Federation and the DR Congo Football Federation following disciplinary incidents that occurred during the match, PUNCH Sports Extra reports.

DR Congo beat Nigeria 4–3 on penalties in Morocco to advance to the intercontinental play-offs.

According to FIFA’s latest disciplinary overview released for the World Cup qualifiers, both the NFF and the Congolese FA were found guilty of separate infractions during the match played on November 16, 2025.

FIFA stated that Nigeria was penalised for a breach relating to order and security at matches, specifically involving the throwing of objects by spectators under Article 17 and Article 17.2.b of the FIFA Disciplinary Code, and the NFF was consequently fined 1,000 Swiss francs.

On their part, the DR Congo federation received a heavier sanction after supporters were found to have used laser pointers or similar electronic devices during the match. The act contravenes Article 17.2.d of the FIFA Disciplinary Code, leading FIFA to impose a 5,000 Swiss francs fine on the Congolese body.

Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle also accused DR Congo officials of using voodoo in the wake of the defeat.

Nigeria lodged the complaint after losing the African play-off, arguing that the Congolese federation misled FIFA in securing nationality switches for several overseas-born players.

The petition, submitted on December 15, 2025, asked FIFA to investigate the matter and potentially disqualify DR Congo from the qualification process.

The Nigerian federation’s document listed numerous foreign-born players who featured against the Super Eagles, including Lionel Mpasi, Aaron Wan-Bissaka, Axel Tuanzebe, Arthur Masuaku, Samuel Moutoussamy, Ngal’ayel Mukau, Noah Sadiki, Nathanaël Mbuku and Cédric Bakambu in the starting line-up, as well as substitutes Timothy Fayulu, Matthieu Epolo, Joris Kayembe, Edo Kayembe, Steve Kapuadi, Gédéon Kalulu, Michel-Ange Balikwisha and Mario Stroeykens.

In the complaint, released publicly by journalist Osasu Obayiuwana, Nigeria argued that several players obtained clearance to represent DR Congo only days before the decisive play-off match, despite having been called up earlier for the fixture.

While DR Congo are preparing for the World Cup play-offs, where they are scheduled to face the winner of the semi-final between New Caledonia and Jamaica on March 31 for a place at the World Cup, they have also dropped two of the disputed players — Michel-Ange Balikwisha and Mario Stroeykens — from their 26-man squad.

Culled from Punch Newspaper

omo if this is true, walai FIFA are purposely ignoring the main koko🤣🤣 they wanna sweep that verdicts whatever under the carpet

minfelix:
omo if this is true, walai FIFA are purposely ignoring the main koko🤣🤣 they wanna sweep that verdicts whatever under the carpet

Dem no born fifa well … we go protest

FIFA Sanctions Nigeria, DR Congo.

Lol, nothing to cast coz I dont think Coach Elyte89 is in Nigeria currently. Him mission no be Japa as Lexyman dey imply.
Him mission na to enter coaching hall of fame through backyard route and na World cup him wan use cement his football coaching legacy with Kati Kati haram route one philosophy.

siralos135:


Off mic make you no cast coachito

elyte89:
Who put ur mouth 😏😏😏😏🤨🤨

You must go to the world cup, have faith. NFF and their lawyers will go to CAS, DR Congo doesn't allow dual nationality