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Amedino99:
you know those temporary members we get whenever we want to play african countries or we just lost to an african country? He is one of them. They come, they gloat and eventually they leave never to be seen again till they play us again. The south africans and Ghanaians come here often whenever things happen between us.

Temporary member? Please. I’m a seasonal consultant — I show up whenever Naija drama reaches international levels.

do4luv14:
Bia are you a Naija and SE fans,

Since after that day, your color just dey shine here, kilode bayi

Ah yes, you caught me — ever since that rumour dropped, my passport automatically turned green-white-green.

elyte89:
FIFA just wan make osimhen play for World Cup if dis rumour comes out true ,I don’t wish for it sha ,cos dis boys no deserve am

Oh it’s definitely true —They said the World Cup won’t be complete without Osimhen’s signature jog.

Spainever:
Your source is not serious . FIFA world cup draw is next week and from all indications , Congo is playing the play off

Relax — my source is very serious. Until FIFA says otherwise, let Congo warm up; it doesn’t hurt to stay ready.

Sarsaparilla524:
The OP is right.
See what African Football With Uncle Lucky posted few minutes ago on Facebook.
Moderator front page please.
Time to amplify our voices.

If it’s on Uncle Lucky’s page, then surely CAF is just typing the announcement as we speak.
And I’ve received confirmation from a highly reliable source that Nigeria will be reinstated.

Sarsaparilla524:
Una don see this news..

I’ve been told by a highly reliable source that Nigeria will be reinstated. Let’s wait and see — apparently miracles are back in season.

femi4:
Do you have issue with comprehension at all

Cameroon was remembered as the pride of Africa for their exploit in 90 world cup despite failing to win AFCON in 1990 and 1992 and not Algeria or Ivory coast that won in those years

Please read slowly and comprehend before you reply

You are absolutely right — 1988 is just a footnote.
Only 1990 and 1992 vibes define Africa’s pride. I forgot about that.
My apologies.

femi4:
Not true

Cameroon was Africa pride from 90 - 94 because of their exploit at the World cup despite not winning Afcon in those period

The Cameroon squad of 1990 actually did win AFCON in 1988 — same core group — and they beat Nigeria in the final. So yes, they were Africa’s pride, but let’s not twist basic history

@whippersnapper

TechBaron:
Nigeria can't win AFCON.

Tunisia and Senegal stand a better chance.

Here we go again… Nigeria forecasting AFCON like weather. And just like the weather—always wrong at the end.

Freshtruth:
DR Congo Could Face Disqualification.

World Football governing body FIFA is set to disqualify D.R Congo for fielding an ineligible player in England born right back Wan Bisaka who was never cleared by FIFA to represent D.R Congo but he played. Wan Bissaka had played for England U20 and later called up by England senior national team. If this issue is confirmed, DR Congo could face disqualification, which may open the door for Nigeria and Cameroon to replay a qualification match to determine who will advance and continue the race for a World Cup spot in Europe. But the big question remains: what exactly are Nigeria and Cameroon going to do at the World Cup if they couldn’t qualify directly in the first place?

Great news everyone: Nigeria has officially been reinstated…
Since the qualification dreams are now fully restored, this thread can finally be put to sleep. Carry on.

fattprince:
Okay thanks, I know Zaire has played a WC I didn't know they are now DRC.

Zaire is what is known as Congo Kinshasa or Belgium Congo.
Not to be mistaken with Congo Brazzaville which used to be a French colony.

fattprince:
Isn't this Congo first world cup? I'm genuinely asking.

Nope. DR Congo (then Zaire) and Haiti were the first Black nations to appear at a World Cup back in 1974. And for clarity, Morocco was the first African nation to qualify, in 1970.

Emmyjand:
God bless you reallygood.

Merci beaucoup.
Likewise, may the Lord richly bless you.

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

My apologies.
No bleaching just pure Congolese chaos… and a keyboard.

mostob:
Are you by anyway using AI to rephrase your posts?

Funny you ask 😂

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.

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.

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.

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

Born in Likasi

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.

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.

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.

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.

purplekayc:
Is this true?

True? My brother, the only thing true here is Nigeria’s desperation.

peleson1:
That means this story and information is true and investigations are ongoing.

Thank you for the heads up

Again if it's confirmed,then the 3 points will be deducted .

Meaning Super eagles have a chance .


One thing with FIFA rules

Rules are rules and if proven will stand and no exceptions


It's now a matter to be decided on by the technical team of FIFA and that is one of the reasons they are constituted .

The good part here is that Amaju Pinnick who is a seasoned and well educated intellectual and technocrat and a scholar is there and he is well respected .

I think with this information, at best , Nigeria still stands a chance



Rules are Rules

My brother, wake up. Nigeria is not going to the World Cup. A so-called “powerhouse” waiting for a ticket through technicalities instead of winning on the pitch is already embarrassing enough. While you’re quoting rules and dreaming of Amaju Pinnick’s magic, just remember: if you need FIFA paperwork to save you, then maybe the Super Eagles should change their name to the Super Appeals.

Pierocash:
We don't want to play at the world cup is it by force.

My point exactly

Nigeria inching closer to the World Cup… on paper. Who needs football when you’ve got paperwork, right?

Meanwhile, two valid Congolese goals were disallowed and VAR wasn’t even consulted. Still, Nigeria didn’t take the opportunity on the pitch and now they’re knocking on some imaginary back door with fake news to get to the World Cup. When will this sense of entitlement ever end?

Dohn:
Some Nigerians,, always waiting for the misfortune of others so they can assume the slot and start boasting of being giants... Dem go still knock una out

You got it exactly.

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.