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SymphonyRad:
Omo Benin no send anybody papa, they are not giving Argentina any breathing space.

😂😂 they take the match personal rohr will always be rohr park the bus lol

GMBOFASIA:
😂😂 they take the match personal rohr will always be rohr park the bus lol

Dem try sha but Argentina decided to show levels in the second half

Special shoutout to BENJAMIN FREDRICK and ABDULLAHI BEWENE. Benjamin should replace Semi Ajayi and Abdullahi brings more competition to the right wing back position. Hope Nigeria qualifies for the next Afcon and the men Olympics soccer event.

Nigeria Explores Legal Options After Fresh FIFA Documents on DR Congo Player


Nigeria is considering seeking compensation from FIFA over the financial losses associated with missing the 2026 FIFA World Cup following fresh revelations concerning the eligibility of a Democratic Republic of Congo player, BSNSports.com.ng reports.

A senior official of Nigeria’s National Sports Commission told ESPN that Nigerian authorities are examining their options after reports emerged that FIFA had determined DR Congo goalkeeper Lionel Mpasi had not completed the required process to represent the country.

“When we said we had written a petition to FIFA, people accused us of all sorts of things. I think this has proven that we were correct that DRC fielded ineligible players,” the official told ESPN.


Full details

https://bsnsports.com.ng/post/Nigeria-Explores-Legal-Options-After-Fresh-FIFA-Documents-on-DR-Congo-Player


The news is more detailed here..

https://www.espn.co.uk/espn/story/_/id/50115954/nigeria-considers-fifa-compensation-claim-dr-congo-eligibility-revelations

This is medicine after death, nothing good will come out of this, mere waste of scarce resources and face full of shame
Last NFF officials should be drilled, they know more than what they tell us, it's such a shameful thing

opes:
Nigeria Explores Legal Options After Fresh FIFA Documents on DR Congo Player


Nigeria is considering seeking compensation from FIFA over the financial losses associated with missing the 2026 FIFA World Cup following fresh revelations concerning the eligibility of a Democratic Republic of Congo player, BSNSports.com.ng reports.

A senior official of Nigeria’s National Sports Commission told ESPN that Nigerian authorities are examining their options after reports emerged that FIFA had determined DR Congo goalkeeper Lionel Mpasi had not completed the required process to represent the country.

“When we said we had written a petition to FIFA, people accused us of all sorts of things. I think this has proven that we were correct that DRC fielded ineligible players,” the official told ESPN.


Full details

https://bsnsports.com.ng/post/Nigeria-Explores-Legal-Options-After-Fresh-FIFA-Documents-on-DR-Congo-Player

minsfelix2:
KARLOVYCH🤣🤣

Why are you tagging me

oloriooko:
This is medicine after death, nothing good will come out of this, mere waste of scarce resources and face full of shame
Last NFF officials should be drilled, they know more than what they tell us, it's such a shameful thing

They can go ahead anyway, I support the move. Even Jamaica confederation, CONCACAF has reacted to the latest development

Goke7:
He was around bro and it was him playing devil advocate for Libya

Na DRC time e de talk.

I remember the Libya own well well and his shirt got torn here

opes:
Nigeria Explores Legal Options After Fresh FIFA Documents on DR Congo Player


Nigeria is considering seeking compensation from FIFA over the financial losses associated with missing the 2026 FIFA World Cup following fresh revelations concerning the eligibility of a Democratic Republic of Congo player, BSNSports.com.ng reports.

A senior official of Nigeria’s National Sports Commission told ESPN that Nigerian authorities are examining their options after reports emerged that FIFA had determined DR Congo goalkeeper Lionel Mpasi had not completed the required process to represent the country.

“When we said we had written a petition to FIFA, people accused us of all sorts of things. I think this has proven that we were correct that DRC fielded ineligible players,” the official told ESPN.


Full details

https://bsnsports.com.ng/post/Nigeria-Explores-Legal-Options-After-Fresh-FIFA-Documents-on-DR-Congo-Player


The news is more detailed here..

https://www.espn.co.uk/espn/story/_/id/50115954/nigeria-considers-fifa-compensation-claim-dr-congo-eligibility-revelations

As usual these clowns are after money perhaps they collected bribes initially as alleged by one of us here!

There’s no point pursuing this in my opinion, the joke is on FIFA that has no respect for its own rules. Rubbish

IT student 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

This my guy just said nothing but the truth

Almost an unbelievable performance for a comeback from our IT students 👏🏾 . Take everything I said in the end very seriously!!! pic.twitter.com/Es6ZRbz1MT

— The Big Bird🦅⚽️ (@c_mobike) October 6, 2026

SymphonyRad:
Youth wins you football, I've always maintained that Chelle's major problem is his unwillingness or perhaps fear of giving more younger players a chance in major games...the older guys he keeps trusting aren't in their prime anymore, these are guys who have failed under previous managers and there's a reason for that...the prime years of Ndidi, Iwobi, Simon, Aina, Ajayi and even Lookman was about 4-10 years ago.

Gradual phasing out of ageing players and gradual integration of new players.

We phased out Ekoong during the WC&AFCON Qualifiers and can do the same to some senior players.

Ndidi can't start 2 matches in 8 days at 30.

A Raph or an Nnadi needs to come in for the second game.

He shouldn't repeat the same mistake in our 2nd leg against Tanzania.

I keep emphasizing on squad rotation and resting of ageing players.

Nigeria should focus more on scouting and developing homegrown talent. Foreign-born players should be welcomed as an added option, not become our primary source of scouting.

Because if we continue relying on the leftovers from foreign-born talent, we risk filling the Super Eagles with average players who may not even be better than the talent we have at home.

Our grassroots system has talent. We need to find them early, develop them properly and give them a genuine pathway to the Super Eagles.

Foreign-born players can strengthen the team, but homegrown talent should remain at the heart of our football development.

Fernandez is a good defender, but you see that equalizer yesterday, his slow reactions was just giving "Semi Ajayi" vibe....The reason why some of Bewene's lapses was not that evident was becos of how lively and hustling he appeared to be.....I personally dislike any player with sluggish body movements...then if you want to be sluggish in your body movements then be an "Iwobi" with eagles eye passes, be an "Iheanacho" with good goal sense

Karlovych:
Why are you tagging me

They are looking for you naaa... someone was looking for the guy that stood his ground during the DRC ineligible case, so I say make I come knock for your door naaa...to come and continue the case

zuchyblink:
Nigeria should focus more on scouting and developing homegrown talent. Foreign-born players should be welcomed as an added option, not become our primary source of scouting.

Because if we continue relying on the leftovers from foreign-born talent, we risk filling the Super Eagles with average players who may not even be better than the talent we have at home.

Our grassroots system has talent. We need to find them early, develop them properly and give them a genuine pathway to the Super Eagles.

Foreign-born players can strengthen the team, but homegrown talent should remain at the heart of our football development.

You're right

Goke7:
As usual these clowns are after money perhaps they collected bribes initially as alleged by one of us here!

There’s no point pursuing this in my opinion, the joke is on FIFA that has no respect for its own rules. Rubbish

Na me talk am.yes

Them.collect bribe. All this medicine after death is to safe face

Let me tell you something for a fact, when infantino is kicked out, a lot of Nigerian officials both home and abroad, including coaches and agents ,especially that big-forehead in CAF abi FIFA committee will be interpol inmates. As I said earlier, bookmark this

Blueelf:
Na me talk am.yes

Them.collect bribe. All this medicine after death is to safe face

Let me tell you something for a fact, when infantino is kicked out, a lot of Nigerian officials both home and abroad, including coaches and agents ,especially that big-forehead in CAF abi FIFA committee will be interpol inmates. As I said earlier, bookmark this

Yea you said so and am inclined to believe that money truly exchanged hands cos it’s never easy for any organisation to go against their own rules if some shady deals has not happened. It’s a mess and shame on FIFA

The first time I saw Benjamin Fredericks play, it took me about 25 minutes to make a call on him. That call was that he will be a mainstay in the SE, and he will be in the big 5 league in 2 to 3 years. I saw all the attributes needed in a proper defender, and most importantly, he was technically sound with a football brain. He was reading the game, processing the game, and playing the game at his own speed, tempo, and terms. I knew this boy was heading straight to the top.

The first time I ever saw Akpe Victory kick a football was in the friendly between Basel and Juventus. He was technically superior to all his teammates. His comfort on the ball and his passing accuracy caught my eyes. The game was never too fast or chaotic for him. Dude was playing on his time zone and terms. Quality players are never rushed; they play the game on their terms. His reading of the game was also advanced. This boy will not be in the Swiss League next season. He will be playing in the big five next season. This boy will be extremely difficult to keep out of the Supereagles starting lineup.

I have now watched Abdullahi Bewene play two solid games for the Super Eagles. I am sold on this kid. Ola Aina better sit up or this kid will relegate him to the bench. The way this boy was coming inside, the runs he was making in the middle I taught, and I was watching Hakimi sometimes. His ball carrying ability, and technicality on the ball made me to wonder why this boy is still in the Czech league; surely he will not be in that league next season. This boy is levels above Oseyi Samuel, and it will be a crime for him not to be in the November Afcon squad. Make no mistake about this: Eric Chelle will not hesitate to start this boy over Ola Aina. The SE right-back position is completely sorted now. When Aina is on his game, he is a top 10 right back in the world, and he has to be on his game now to keep this boy out of that starting lineup.

Finally, on Chibuzo Nwoko, I like what I saw. He is technically sound, but he is just pure raw talent. The skillsets are there; it just needs to be more polished, which will come with time and experience playing at a higher level. He will be a mainstay in the SE in about 2 years time.

minsfelix2:
They are looking for you naaa... someone was looking for the guy that stood his ground during the DRC ineligible case, so I say make I come knock for your door naaa...to come and continue the case

OK

So nigeria actually qualified for the next under 20 afcon i never knew congrat to the boys despite the lost.

Blueelf:
How true is this?

Actually, both were torn apart.

opes:
Nigeria Explores Legal Options After Fresh FIFA Documents on DR Congo Player


Nigeria is considering seeking compensation from FIFA over the financial losses associated with missing the 2026 FIFA World Cup following fresh revelations concerning the eligibility of a Democratic Republic of Congo player, BSNSports.com.ng reports.

A senior official of Nigeria’s National Sports Commission told ESPN that Nigerian authorities are examining their options after reports emerged that FIFA had determined DR Congo goalkeeper Lionel Mpasi had not completed the required process to represent the country.

“When we said we had written a petition to FIFA, people accused us of all sorts of things. I think this has proven that we were correct that DRC fielded ineligible players,” the official told ESPN.


Full details

https://bsnsports.com.ng/post/Nigeria-Explores-Legal-Options-After-Fresh-FIFA-Documents-on-DR-Congo-Player


The news is more detailed here..

https://www.espn.co.uk/espn/story/_/id/50115954/nigeria-considers-fifa-compensation-claim-dr-congo-eligibility-revelations

From the same Fifa that you just went to negotiate and legalize the interim committee whatever they're doing

I laugh in Infantino bald head

Boya na caveman drawings pesin dey watch deceive himself na game he dey look.

Benjamin that was all over the place covering for his fullbacks.

TheSuperNerd:
This is a fat lie. That guy watched back of his phone or laptop.

Nobody won 1v1 duels today more than Benjamin Frederick. Times and again, Frederick was the last busstop for Russian attacks.

Have a look at the duel stats. Frederick beaten?? Back of Phone!

Nigeria's 3rd goal yesterday was quick fire transition thanks to height. Nicely worked.

Emma Fernandez header forward to Umar Abubakar who nodded into the path of Umar Abdullahi... who in turn took it on a fine run and squaring intelligently for Akor Adams to finish.

I love the quick sequence and spinal thinking done.

Akor Adams vs Madagascar and GNB was crap.

Akor Adams vs Russia with the Captain's armband got his scoring boots back.

Captain Akor lol

minsfelix2:
Chief ekwulobia one of Anambra state😀🤣🤣

😂

[quote author=charlesemeka85 post=140845111]IT student 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

This my guy just said nothing but the truth

Almost an unbelievable performance for a comeback from our IT students 👏🏾 . Take everything I said in the end very seriously!!! pic.twitter.com/Es6ZRbz1MT

— The Big Bird🦅⚽️ (@c_mobike) October 6, 2026

guy sabi ball normally.

I was impressed with the boys last night, with more playing time together, they'll blend with the senior players and produce a pretty formidable squad.

7 super eagles players have scored in their first match as a debutant, 5have achieved this under Eric Chelle
Akor Adam vs Lesotho
Femi Azeez vs Zimbabwe
George Ilenikhena vs Madagascar
Moses Usor vs Madagascar
Edokpolor vs Russia
Wetin Eric Chelle dey always tell debutant before they go into their first match🔥

Chuks4041:
You can't tell me anything, Eric Chelle is good. Argue with your keypads, we lost against GNB because of the pitch QED. GNB has everything to play for . Our players do not want to risk any injury.

You see this bolded? I go still dey talk am forever and ever. Man's a coach! Man's a coach!

minsfelix2:
7 super eagles players have scored in their first match as a debutant, 5have achieved this under Eric Chelle
Akor Adam vs Lesotho
Femi Azeez vs Zimbabwe
George Ilenikhena vs Madagascar
Moses Usor vs Madagascar
Edokpolor vs Russia
Wetin Eric Chelle dey always tell debutant before they go into their first match🔥

Éric Chelle doesn't need to even tell them anything, as a player, seeing how Chelle calls up people who perform well no matter their league should tell you that if you can't prove yourself in your first match you might not get that opportunity again.

He has a playing system.
He's a good manager.
He builds his connections with these boys as soon as they meet at the airport.
All of them want to play for him. I just hope he achieves what he's trying to build. The man dey try abeg. Na only fat liars go deny am. I too love the man.

BankyGee:
You see this bolded? I go still dey talk am forever and ever. Man's a coach! Man's a coach!

na this kind praise and statement dey mk our local sports journalists dem wan kill dem selves

Dem don wait tire for Chelle to slip and na this Russian guy for me the nail on the confirm for Chelle for their hand 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

Elegbete and co

Dem say Elegbete don dey lounge already as Russia dey wipe Chelle and em boys 3-1 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣