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NFF oya start cross checking the Jamaican team for any ineligibility status

semid4lyfe:
I believe the NFF has a legal department.

I believe the NFF consulted experienced and reputable lawyers before filing this petition.

I also believe those lawyers advised that the petition had merit and a reasonable chance of success. You do not file at this level on vibes.

It is telling that the petition rests on DR Congo misleading FIFA into clearing ineligible players, and not domestic constitutional rules on dual nationality. Clearly, this no be beer-parlour talk or social media noise. NFF did not wake up bored. Lawyers were involved. Strategy was mapped out. Risks were weighed.

FIFA now sits in a tight corner. If the ruling favours DR Congo, FIFA effectively opens the door for players from countries that prohibit dual nationality to ignore domestic nationality laws without consequence.

If FIFA rules in Nigeria’s favour, it will be forced to confront a loophole it has tolerated for years and tighten enforcement around nationality declarations and clearance processes.

Either way, FIFA ends up shaping the rules, not hiding behind procedure and the world awaits..........

And see the confidence at which NFF President went for FIFA world cup draws and shine teeth for camera. They were assured that Nigeria will qualify

elyte89:
Same analysis here https://www.instagram.com/reel/DSZD0kNEY_2/?igsh=MTk1eW15ZHgwY2o0aA==

'If Nigeria qualify and the world cup tire you, off your TV set'.
So funny

chrisooblog:
Not good enough from Osimhen.

Leading is not only by performing on the pitch but also showing up on time to camp.

I could have given him an excuse that he took special permission to arrive late but he has been doing that too often lately.

There's no time we won't have to institute a code of conduct for the national team.

Enfant terrible

elyte89:
It seems dr Congo is panicking with the recent reactions from their end …let c aw fifa would handle this

Omohhhh. This will lead to serious hatred against Nigeria ooo among African nations. God what have we put ourselves into?

More reactions. ...

TheSuperNerd:
Yep. Easily. Same way you spotted Joe Aribo. Nigeria's Rolls Royce Midfielder not so?

Nnadi was well spotted here during the U20 WC by several. Not just you.

Right now, your next spot claim is supposedly 21 y/o Chibuike Nwaiwu.

The SuperNerd,
You are back.
I don ask about you tire.
Nigeria is going to the World cup 2026 (All things being equal )

Papi85:
na exactly wetin I wan hear 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣✌️

We have a case

QueenJazz:
This hope una dey give us ehn

Anyway, if this case actually pulls through and DRC is disqualified, someone needs to make a 2 hour documentary on Nigeria's roller coaster ride to the 2026 World Cup. It's worth making into a film. 🤧

You are a badt child

Papi85:
did he play against Nigeria?

Yes,
Michel-Ange Balikwisha played against Nigeria in the recent 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying play-off final on November 16, 2025

Papi85:
shebi I talk say I dey suspect fifa 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

Most of our guys are in FIFA na

The intercontinental FIFA play off may be shifted beyond March if the situation warrants a replay of CAF playoff or Nigeria may just represent Africa to avoid unnecessary wahalla.

charlesemeka85:
Nigeria stands a chance to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, as DR Congo faces probe for allegedly fielding ineligible Players.

The probe focuses on the claim that 9 Players switched nationalities without completing the legal and administrative process.

Source: Arise News.

Thanks to FIFA and Osasu Obayiuwana
The storm has finally come

AFCON is just 5 days away.
Why is nobody talking about it?
Una no get joy for this thread ooo

JohnBullMySon:
No chief, I’m still saying the same thing I’ve earlier. FIFA nationality law basically requires two things. One is that a country has given you citizenship (evidence of a passport). Two is that you actually have ties to country (evidence being birth certificates, parents birth certificates, proof of residency as required by FIFA).

The first is what I’m saying that FIFA can’t nullify based on laws outside their jurisdiction. FIFA can’t police how a country gives you citizenship that’s why the second requirement exists.

The second they can nullify because if you’re not born in the country or parents were not actually citizens of the country then that requirement has been violated and any documents provided are false.

It’s a strange case because they meet FIFA requirements apparently but their own law is mired in some controversy. I don’t see how FIFA can legally make any judgments from that law

I think FIFA still can.
Under FIFA regulations, possession of a passport alone does not guarantee eligibility to represent a national team. Players must satisfy domestic legal requirements and comply with FIFA’s rules governing changes of international allegiance. Reports suggest that some of these conditions may not have been fully met, with additional questions raised over the documentation of at least one player who had previously declined an international call-up.

QueenJazz:
The fact that we aren't making moves to cap Arthur Okonkwo and we're busy calling up Uzoho is giving me sleepless nights.

This country is cursed. Seriously.

I wonder oooo.

If Super Eagles by mistake enter this 2026 world cup, they might perform wonders if NFF does not sabotage the team.

Amedino99:
owngoal fit don cook something like that.

I read am from two articles today. E be like say hope dey ooo.
6 DRC players implicated.

JohnBullMySon:
I already have read articles 15, 16, 17, 18 of the FIFA statute before writing that, the articles that deal with Nationality. Have you?

I have even read DRC laws regarding that citizenship thing. Since 2007 their parliament placed revocations due to multiple nationality on hold. Meaning that their government does not enforce that law

FIFA won't even be interested in what DRC laws says, they'll just check their own standards and the validity of the passport. That's all.

Let's just forget this world cup and focus on 2030.
The way una dey raise and fall person hope no good oooo

I read somewhere that an official of the SE said Nwabali and Okoye are not on talking terms. Is this true?

elyte89:
Plot twist ….i heard it’s even fifa dt is given Nigeria d hand 🖐️ (back door information) behind d scene to protest 🤣🤣🤣🤣, fifa wants Nigeria 🇳🇬

Power of Pinnick.
Osimhen and Frederick might just be going to World cup 2026.

Even if we wanted to follow federal character, why taking a 31 year old Usman when we should have gone for a 20 year old Sani Suleiman.

Nawa for NFF

BascoVanVeli:
Christantus Uche's coach and others react to his performance

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4cJ2kpOVL2g

I hope we don't regret not taking Uche to AFCON?

Main reason for Okoye's omission

Okoye made it very clear that if he won’t be the starting goalkeeper at the AFCON, he won’t come for the tournament,” the source told SCORENigeria

Salim Fago and Tochukwu Nnadi are both from the 2023 u20s
Nnadi is good. I don't know of Fago and Usman

SymphonyRad:
Squad list don finally drop

NIGERIA SQUAD FOR 35TH AFRICA CUP OF NATIONS MOROCCO 2025

Goalkeepers: Stanley Nwabali (Chippa United, South Africa); Amas Obasogie (Singida Blackstars, Tanzania); Francis Uzoho (Omonia FC, Cyprus)

Defenders: Calvin Bassey (Fulham FC, England); Oluwasemilogo Ajayi (Hull City, England); Bright Osayi-Samuel (Birmingham City, England); Bruno Onyemaechi (Olympiakos, Greece); Chidozie Awaziem (Nantes FC, France); Zaidu Sanusi (FC Porto, Portugal); Igoh Ogbu (Slavia Prague, Czech Republic); Ryan Alebiosu (Blackburn Rovers, England)

Midfielders: Alex Iwobi (Fulham FC, England); Frank Onyeka (Brentford FC, England); Wilfred Ndidi (Besiktas FC, Turkey); Raphael Onyedika (Club Brugge, Belgium); Fisayo Dele-Bashiru (SS Lazio, Italy); Ebenezer Akinsanmiro (Pisa SC, Italy); Usman Muhammed (Ironi Tiberias, Israel); Tochukwu Nnadi (SV Zulte Waregem, Belgium)

Forwards: Ademola Lookman (Atalanta BC, Italy); Samuel Chukwueze (Fulham FC, England); Victor Osimhen (Galatasaray FC, Turkey); Simon Moses (Paris FC, France); Chidera Ejuke (Sevilla FC, Spain); Akor Adams (Sevilla FC, Spain); Paul Onuachu (Trabzonspor AS, Turkey); Salim Fago Lawal (NK Istra 1961, Croatia); Cyriel Dessers (Panathinaikos FC, Greece);

Major question marks would be:

How the Usman Muhammed make the final squad?

How did Salim Fago make the final squad over Rafiu Durosinmi?

Why was Maduka Okoye actually dropped

How is Cyriel Dessers in the final squad?.

It seems Francis Uzoho has Chelle's nudes. But I'm so happy Nnadi made the list. He is a very creative player.

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🇳🇬💚Victor Boniface wishing his club mate, Felix Agu all the best at the AFCON. pic.twitter.com/pXwQJFnhcE

— @𝗼𝗻𝗲𝗷𝗼𝗯𝗹𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗯𝗼𝘆 (@OneJoblessBoy) December 10, 2025

be one of Bruno Onyemaechi or Bright Sam- Osayi was dropped

Where is the 28 man AFCON list please?

semid4lyfe:
On this day in 2017, I tied the knot in the ancient city of Ibadan.

Eight years later, after plenty quarrels and three kids, the match never scatter, and bed still dey shake

Abeg make una clap for me cos e no easy..

Keep the bed BOUNCING with night DANCING.
Congratulations bro. Happy anniversary

QueenJazz:
Imagine thinking you'll go far in the AFCON with this bum in your team. 🤦🏾‍♀️

https://x.com/AJSilverCFC/status/1998453624087675153

Lady QueenJazz. You no go kill me with laugh.
But on a serious note, Simon should give way for younger players like Sani Suleiman after AFCON. Kai....

QueenJazz:
Lol. I see you're still in Stage 1 (Denial) of the 5 stages of grief. 😂

@Queenjazz you no go kill me with laugh😂😂😂

Nehruvia:
Don't quote me, but word on the street is that there might yet be another backdoor for Nigeria. I can't disclose my sources but CAF and FIFA are squabbling behind the scenes over inconsistent eligibility rules and stipulations. And guess who's on our side? 👀

I'm not even saying this as someone being hopeful because I'm honestly not sure if I want what I'm hearing to be true because it will make us the most hated and suspect country in this World Cup cycle.

Something tells Pinnick hand dey this matter