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SportsRe: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2027, 2028 And 2030 World Cup by TheCongo2: 6:24am On Nov 22, 2025
DrYa:
Guy,
Calm down..
You cannot come here and run your mouth anyhow against nigeria..
We congratulate Dr Congo for their success and for beating Nigeria.
Don't come and add salt to injury.
Kindly stay in your lane pls.
Guy, take it easy. This is a global forum — anyone can speak here, not only Nigerians. If ordinary football talk is “running my mouth,” then the wound is clearly still fresh. I’m in my lane, don’t worry… it just happens to be the lane where my team qualified by beating yours.
SportsRe: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2027, 2028 And 2030 World Cup by TheCongo2: 4:56am On Nov 22, 2025
Amedino99:
when push came to shove, when the opportunity for a world cup spot became real, they did not look to the side of their home grown champions.
That still doesn’t change the fact that Congo has put itself on the football map through its local league and — something Nigeria simply can’t claim. It even makes you wonder sometimes if Nigeria still has a functioning local league at all.
SportsRe: Good News: Dr Congo Set To Be Disqualify For Fielding Wan Bisaka by TheCongo2: 4:15am On Nov 22, 2025
Treepower2000:
The final fresh truth is that FIFA has decided to award the championship cup to Nigeria because it is shameful for a lame giant of Africa to be defeated by a mere D.R. Congo.


I think you are happy now?
😂 😂 😂
SportsRe: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2027, 2028 And 2030 World Cup by TheCongo2:
Justice505:
You are not a sincere person, you criticize nigeria for using foreign born and your country is following the same foot step. All the players you use during the playoff are either born in Dr Congo or outside Dr Congo just like nigeria but you are criticizing nigeria. It's because it's not working for you guys it's that why you are hating on us.

This are some of the foreign born players who played against nigeria, I know they are more.

Aaron Wan-Bissaka, a right-back born in England


Michel-Ange Balikwisha, a midfielder born in Belgium


Mario Stroeykens, a midfielder born in Belgium


Matthieu Epolo, a goalkeeper born in Belgium


Axel Tuanzebe, a right-back born in Belgium

Chancel Mbemba, a centre-back born in the Democratic Republic of Congo but has played for Belgium's youth teams


Why don't you use players from your local league since you guys have the best league and have won the caf champions League six time in fact your country could have just use Tp mazembe players since they have more international exposure.
The whole argument summarized:

Congo has a local league of its own to show for it.
Nigeria doesn’t. Without foreign aid, Nigeria wouldn’t even exist on the football map.
SportsRe: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2027, 2028 And 2030 World Cup by TheCongo2:
Amedino99:
rasheed yekini, kanu nwakwo. Victor ikpeba. These are nigerians that played in the nigerian league, national team and europe. And they were listed because they have a special feature between themselves. they all won the african player of the year award. What example do you have from your bob the builder country? You do not possess enough star pedigree to be in a competition with Nigeria. Your country has achieved nothing to be in a comparison with nigeria. If you do please share them against our successes lets talk. You claim to be better at building talents but i still outrank you in under age football tournaments. Your only world cup participation was 51 years ago as Zaire so where is all these big talk coming from? Atleast beat your play off opponents first before giving lectures you were not asked
You listed Rasheed Yekini, Kanu Nwankwo, and Victor Ikpeba — great legends, no argument there. But you conveniently skipped the part where their era was 30–35 years ago. Nigeria hasn’t produced that level of homegrown talent consistently in the modern era. That actually proves my point: your football today depends mainly on players developed abroad.

When it comes to proving local football quality, Congo has receipts. Nigeria doesn’t.
SportsRe: Good News: Dr Congo Set To Be Disqualify For Fielding Wan Bisaka by TheCongo2: 11:39pm On Nov 21, 2025
brain54:
It's the op...

I don't know why he focuses on fake news.


Are you Congolese?
I am A proud Congolese Igbo 😂
SportsRe: Good News: Dr Congo Set To Be Disqualify For Fielding Wan Bisaka by TheCongo2: 11:28pm On Nov 21, 2025
brain54:
I apologize for this my wrong information...

It's actually old news from September. I didn't check the dates properly.

Not usually this sloppy but it's the second time I'm making a mistake today and have to apologize.

I was right initially. Op is best known for posting fake news and causing confusion.

I would try to avoid his threads hence forth!
Yes, it's old news that was already debated on Congolese forums months ago. Somehow it resurfaced on Nairaland today—perfect timing for Nigerians still looking for “green pastures” through the World Cup, 😂 😂 😂
SportsRe: Good News: Dr Congo Set To Be Disqualify For Fielding Wan Bisaka by TheCongo2: 11:12pm On Nov 21, 2025
Sarsaparilla524:
A guy created an account on Nairaland solely to report that Mokoena of South Africa has accumulated two yellow cards and was therefore ineligible against Lesotho on the Super Eagles thread,then he deactivated the account. From nairaland,it spread out like wild fire till it got to the NFF,CAF and FIFA.

Nigerians are smart people.

I know what i saw on AI after searching.
And the smart people aren’t going to the World Cup
SportsRe: Good News: Dr Congo Set To Be Disqualify For Fielding Wan Bisaka by TheCongo2: 11:06pm On Nov 21, 2025
mank1234:
Funny how my country people don't want to give up.

The player in question was cleared by FIFa on August 22, 2025 to play for Congo DR.
Thank you.
I didn’t want to bring this up
SportsRe: Good News: Dr Congo Set To Be Disqualify For Fielding Wan Bisaka by TheCongo2: 10:49pm On Nov 21, 2025
brain54:
Yes...

South Read more: https://www.legit.ng/sports/football/1674734-caf-sends-message-nigeria-south-africa-fifa-begins-investigation-into-ineligible-player/
Wow, Nigerian forums really have the scoop on African football! I’ve been searching everywhere else, but apparently only here do we learn that South Africa or DR Congo fielded ineligible players.

So, are you guys the secret FIFA news outlet, or is the rest of the world just not paying attention?

Curious to hear how you always manage to break these stories first!
SportsRe: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2027, 2028 And 2030 World Cup by TheCongo2: 10:27pm On Nov 21, 2025
Sarsaparilla524:
Do you now speak on behalf of FIFA as their spokesman?
South Africa also fielded an ineligible player against Lesotho.
If Aaron was ineligible ,then DR Congo will lose their slot to Nigeria.

Loopholes is what every clever lawyer leverage on to win difficult cases .
Ah, of course! Let me grab my official FIFA badge and press release while we’re at it.

Yes, clearly DR Congo is just trembling in fear over Nigeria’s “clever lawyers” and secret loopholes — never mind the fact that FIFA hasn’t said a single word about any suspension or match award.

By all means, keep building that fantasy world where backdoors and imaginary rulings replace actually winning on the pitch. It must be exhausting trying to qualify without playing football.
SportsRe: Good News: Dr Congo Set To Be Disqualify For Fielding Wan Bisaka by TheCongo2: 10:24pm On Nov 21, 2025
EMIOMOADEOYE:
Nonsense.

Rules are in place for a reason. No one asked DR Congo to break the rules.

Afterall, Nigeria sort clearance before fielding Ndidi.
And who told you DR Congo broke the rule ? Nonsense
SportsRe: Good News: Dr Congo Set To Be Disqualify For Fielding Wan Bisaka by TheCongo2: 10:16pm On Nov 21, 2025
casualobserver:
I dont understand...how do national teams field players that are not eligible? Do FIFA not clear them before matches?
1. FIFA Eligibility Rules

FIFA’s rules say a player can represent a national team if they meet one of these:
Born in the country, or
Have a parent or grandparent born in the country, or
Have lived in the country for a minimum of 5 years after turning 18.
Additionally, if a player has already played for one country in a competitive senior match, they usually need FIFA approval to switch allegiance before playing for another country.

2. How National Teams Field Players

Before a match, the national federation submits a squad list to FIFA for official competitions.
For players who have previously represented another country, the federation must include FIFA’s clearance documentation.
FIFA doesn’t “check every player manually” before kickoff; they rely on federations to follow the rules and submit the proper paperwork.

3. What Can Go Wrong

Sometimes, federations make mistakes or assumptions, for example:
A player switches allegiance, but the paperwork isn’t fully processed yet.
A federation misinterprets eligibility rules.
An administrative oversight — the player is called up without proper clearance.

If that happens, FIFA can:

Declare the player ineligible.
Award the match to the opposing team, or impose other sanctions.

4. Key Point

It’s not automatic. FIFA relies on federations to do their part.
Mistakes are rare at top levels because lawyers and officials handle eligibility, but they do happen occasionally.

Rumors about ineligible players sometimes spread without official confirmation, like what you’ve seen with Wan‑Bissaka.
SportsRe: Good News: Dr Congo Set To Be Disqualify For Fielding Wan Bisaka by TheCongo2: 10:05pm On Nov 21, 2025
blackboy:
Nigeria never change. We always come up with a consoling story that is a big fat lie after loosing a crucial football match.
Believe this story then you believe things.
I remember when Nigeria lost in USA '94 to Italy a solar story came up but last last na lie
I have given up on Nigerian football and any since then. I watch football being neutral
😂 😂 😂… so pathetic.
SportsRe: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2027, 2028 And 2030 World Cup by TheCongo2: 9:36pm On Nov 21, 2025
Justice505:
Here is something similar

Emilio Nsue, the top scorer at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations, was indeed sanctioned by FIFA for playing for Equatorial Guinea without clearance. He was banned for six months from national team games and fined CHF 150,000. The reason? Nsue had previously played for Spain's youth teams, making him ineligible to switch to Equatorial Guinea under FIFA rules.

FIFA ruled that Nsue was never eligible to represent Equatorial Guinea throughout his 11-year international career. As a result, Equatorial Guinea was stripped of two World Cup qualifying wins, and their opponents were awarded 3-0 victories.

Nsue had played 26 competitive games for Spain's youth teams from Under-16 to Under-21 levels, including the Under-21 European Championship in 2011. Despite FIFA denying his eligibility change in 2013, he continued to play for Equatorial Guinea.
Instead of posting important issues, you’re busy spreading spam disguised as “news.” Please, carry on—your creativity in misinformation is truly impressive.
SportsRe: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2027, 2028 And 2030 World Cup by TheCongo2: 9:27pm On Nov 21, 2025
solonnachi:
Could this be true?
lol... lol.... 😂 😂 😂 😂

And seriously — how can a nation that calls itself a “football powerhouse” not feel even a little ashamed for constantly trying to exploit back doors?

Winning on the pitch, earning it the hard way, is what builds true respect. Chasing imaginary shortcuts only shows entitlement, not strength. If Nigeria wants to be a real powerhouse, the first step is learning to lose gracefully and stop looking for loopholes.
SportsRe: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2027, 2028 And 2030 World Cup by TheCongo2: 9:23pm On Nov 21, 2025
Justice505:
All this epistle is just for winning two Chan, please your one minute fame is over allow us to discuss important issues.
Ah yes, let’s reduce decades of Congolese football history to “just winning two CHAN trophies”—because clearly, producing world-class players, winning multiple CAF Champions League titles, qualifying three times for the Club World Cup, and sending talents to Europe is nothing compared to… what exactly?

But by all means, let’s focus only on what you consider “important issues” while ignoring the fact that Congo builds champions at home and Nigeria relies mostly on players trained abroad. Truly, we wouldn’t want anyone to get distracted by facts, right?

And yes, let’s focus on the British league—since that’s apparently where Nigeria’s “local talent” is supposed to grow. Meanwhile, Congo develops players in its own league, and they still make it to top European clubs. National pride clearly only counts if it comes with a British apprenticeship, right?

In short: Congo builds champions at home; Nigeria borrows them. Facts are stubborn like that.
SportsRe: Good News: Dr Congo Set To Be Disqualify For Fielding Wan Bisaka by TheCongo2: 9:19pm On Nov 21, 2025
Freshtruth:
OGA rest Amaju they do the under ground working for us investigations is still going on wan bissaka clearance issues don't forget Amaaju is among fifa technical committe let see how things goes in the coming weeks as we speak Dr congo officials are sweating
lol... lol.... lol

And seriously — how can a nation that calls itself a “football powerhouse” not feel even a little ashamed for constantly trying to exploit back doors?

Winning on the pitch, earning it the hard way, is what builds true respect. Chasing imaginary shortcuts only shows entitlement, not strength. If Nigeria wants to be a real powerhouse, the first step is learning to lose gracefully and stop looking for loopholes.
SportsRe: Good News: Dr Congo Set To Be Disqualify For Fielding Wan Bisaka by TheCongo2: 9:02pm On Nov 21, 2025
Freshtruth:
Breaking news

Good news for the super eagles of Nigeria as 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.

The match will be awarded to the super eagles of Nigeria 🇳🇬 as a result of D.R Congo fielding an ineligible player.

As it stands Nigeria 🇳🇬 will be heading to the playoffs final where they will face either New Caledonia or Jamaica
https://www./supereaglesofnigeriateamsnews5/permalink/25278494775104328/
Good news ... 😂 😂 😂 😂 😂 ... Nigerians

Nigerians aren’t giving up by knocking on back doors to get to the World Cup.
Try your best next time to win on the pitch so you won’t have to invent imaginary stories to find a way in.

And how many “back doors” is Nigeria planning to use to get to a World Cup, exactly? Come on… leave those escape hatches for teams like Madagascar, DR Congo, Angola, or Zambia — not for a country that keeps calling itself a “football powerhouse.”

Let’s rewind for a moment.

First, Eritrea pulled out of the qualifiers, which shifted the table and conveniently put Nigeria in the “best second-placed” conversation. That was already an unexpected shortcut falling into your lap — and yet it still wasn’t enough.

Then there was the game against DR Congo. The officiating had everyone talking — plenty of decisions looked unusually generous to Nigeria — and even with that, qualification still didn’t happen.

On top of that, some were claiming that if DR Congo didn’t qualify, FIFA would magically “call Nigeria” to fill some imaginary tenth African slot. This is the same pattern — entitlement, as if Nigeria must be at the World Cup one way or another, even if it means hoping for loopholes that don’t exist.

Now you’re talking about FIFA suspending DRC, yet there’s not even a single official FIFA source to back this up.

Stop this sense of entitlement. Nigeria didn’t make it to the World Cup — simple. No shortcuts, no fantasies, no excuses. Just accept it and move on.
SportsRe: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2027, 2028 And 2030 World Cup by TheCongo2: 8:26pm On Nov 21, 2025
terzurum5:
Mr. You that have players plying their trade only in your home league, how many AFCON and FIFA World Cups has your country won?
DR Congo’s football success was built at home.
Nigeria’s football success has mostly depended on players raised and developed abroad. Without this “foreign aid,” nobody would even mention Nigerian football internationally. Meanwhile, Congo’s local league has produced local stars, attracted foreign talents, and even supplied players who represent the national teams of other countries.

DR Congo’s local players have won the CHAN (African Nations Championship) twice, while Nigerian local players have never won it.

Look at the club level:
Congo’s TP Mazembe is one of Africa’s greatest clubs.
– They won multiple CAF Champions League titles.
– They qualified three times for the FIFA Club World Cup.
– And in 2010, they made history as the first African club to reach the final, losing only to Inter Milan.
No Nigerian club has ever come close to that achievement.

Look at the players:
Congo produced world-class talents locally. One example is Mputu Mabi Trésor — a superstar developed entirely in Congo who never went abroad. He won the Best Local African Player award. He was so good that major European clubs, including Arsène Wenger’s Arsenal, tried to sign him, but Mazembe refused, as he was too important to the team.

Recent proof on the pitch:
In the last Congo vs Nigeria game:

Meschack Elia, who scored for Congo, initially joined the national team from the local league and was later recruited by a Swiss club.

Chancel Bemba, captain and scorer of the final penalty, also rose from the local league to the national team before moving to Belgium. Today, he is one of the well known stars in Europe.

Kalala Mayele, whose two goals were disallowed, also came to the national team from the local league before signing in Tanzania. At the CAF Awards 2025, he was named African Inter-clubs Player of the Year.

Meanwhile, in Nigeria, a kid growing up locally cannot realistically expect to join the Super Eagles unless he first develops abroad. This is the Nigerian mentality. Even Nigerians themselves often show little respect for their local league and clubs. On sites like Nairaland, there is a tendency to prioritize European clubs, as if Nigerian clubs and leagues don’t exist. In contrast, visiting a Congolese forum reveals pride in the league and in local players.

I could go on, but I’ll stop here: Nigeria has no better track record than Congo. Only those with low self-esteem who believe anything from Europe is inherently better than what Africa produces would think otherwise. Nigeria relies heavily on foreign-trained players for its football success, and without that “foreign aid,” its football would barely be noticed internationally.
SportsDR Congo Vs Nigeria: Who Really Has The Better Football Track Record? by TheCongo2(op): 8:16pm On Nov 21, 2025
Before the game Nigeria vs DR Congo, many Nigerians were talking down on Congolese soccer. But let us look at the facts.

DR Congo’s football success was built at home.
Nigeria’s football success has mostly depended on players raised and developed abroad. Without this “foreign aid,” nobody would even mention Nigerian football internationally. Meanwhile, Congo’s local league has produced local stars, attracted foreign talents, and even supplied players who represent the national teams of other countries.

DR Congo’s local players have won the CHAN (African Nations Championship) twice, while Nigerian local players have never won it.

Look at the club level:
Congo’s TP Mazembe is one of Africa’s greatest clubs.
– They won multiple CAF Champions League titles.
– They qualified three times for the FIFA Club World Cup.
– And in 2010, they made history as the first African club to reach the final, losing only to Inter Milan.
No Nigerian club has ever come close to that achievement.

Look at the players:
Congo produced world-class talents locally. One example is Mputu Mabi Trésor — a superstar developed entirely in Congo who never went abroad. He won the Best Local African Player award. He was so good that major European clubs, including Arsène Wenger’s Arsenal, tried to sign him, but Mazembe refused, as he was too important to the team.

Recent proof on the pitch:
In the last Congo vs Nigeria game:

Meschack Elia, who scored for Congo, initially joined the national team from the local league and was later recruited by a Swiss club.

Chancel Bemba, captain and scorer of the final penalty, also rose from the local league to the national team before moving to Belgium. Today, he is one of the well known stars in Europe.

Kalala Mayele, whose two goals were disallowed, also came to the national team from the local league before signing in Tanzania. At the CAF Awards 2025, he was named African Inter-clubs Player of the Year.

Meanwhile, in Nigeria, a kid growing up locally cannot realistically expect to join the Super Eagles unless he first develops abroad. This is the Nigerian mentality. Even Nigerians themselves often show little respect for their local league and clubs. On sites like Nairaland, there is a tendency to prioritize European clubs, as if Nigerian clubs and leagues don’t exist. In contrast, visiting a Congolese forum reveals pride in the league and in local players.

I could go on, but I’ll stop here: Nigeria has no better track record than Congo. Only those with low self-esteem who believe anything from Europe is inherently better than what Africa produces would think otherwise. Nigeria relies heavily on foreign-trained players for its football success, and without that “foreign aid,” its football would barely be noticed internationally.
SportsRe: Nigeria Vs DR Congo: 2026 World Cup Play-Off Finals 1(3 - 4)1 On Nov 16 2025 by TheCongo2: 6:50pm On Nov 20, 2025
aswani:
Calm down Ghana man, we haven't gone past last 16, you have, that's OK.

Why would I be ashamed that Ghana did well especially when they had a great team?

Stop talking about Pain to me regarding Eagles, there is no such emotion, relief is not pain I didn't even watch the match.

Charley, ẹ be tins paaaa
Nigeria’s Best World Cup Performances

Year Host Country Nigeria’s Achievement

1994 USA Reached Round of 16
1998 France Reached Round of 16
2014 Brazil Reached Round of 16

In each of these tournaments, Nigeria advanced from the group stage but were eliminated in the first knockout round.
SportsRe: Russia Plans To Host World Cup For Non Qualified Teams by TheCongo2: 6:42pm On Nov 20, 2025
And how many back doors is Nigeria planning to use to get to a World Cup, exactly? Come on, man… leave those escape hatches for teams like Madagascar, DR Congo, Angola, Zambia — not for a country that won’t stop calling itself a “football powerhouse.”

Let’s rewind for a moment.

First, Eritrea pulled out of the qualifiers, which shifted the whole table and conveniently pushed Nigeria into the “best second-placed” conversation. That alone was an unexpected shortcut falling right into your laps. Yet somehow, that still wasn’t enough.

Then we got to the game against DR Congo. The officiating in that match had everyone talking — plenty of decisions looked strangely generous to Nigeria, and even with all that, qualification still didn’t happen.

And on top of that, on another thread, someone was claiming that if DR Congo didn’t qualify, FIFA would magically “call Nigeria” to fill some imaginary tenth African slot. All of this just shows the same pattern — this sense of entitlement, like Nigeria must be at the World Cup one way or another, even if it means hoping for technicalities or loopholes that don't exist.

So my brother, abeg — talking about Russia organising some unofficial, non-FIFA tournament shouldn’t be exciting anybody. If it isn’t recognised or taken seriously internationally, who exactly is supposed to care?

Stop this sense of entitlement. Nigeria didn’t make it to the World Cup — simple. No shortcuts, no fantasies, no excuses. Just accept it and move on.
SportsRe: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2027, 2028 And 2030 World Cup by TheCongo2: 6:38pm On Nov 20, 2025
AndSunGorilla:
Is it true Russia is planning an Aba-Made World Cup tournament to include us, Cameroun and other countries? Perhaps, we fit win that one.
And how many back doors is Nigeria planning to use to get to a World Cup, exactly? Come on, man… leave those escape hatches for teams like Madagascar, DR Congo, Angola, Zambia — not for a country that won’t stop calling itself a “football powerhouse.”

Let’s rewind for a moment.

First, Eritrea pulled out of the qualifiers, which shifted the whole table and conveniently pushed Nigeria into the “best second-placed” conversation. That alone was an unexpected shortcut falling right into your laps. Yet somehow, that still wasn’t enough.

Then we got to the game against DR Congo. The officiating in that match had everyone talking — plenty of decisions looked strangely generous to Nigeria, and even with all that, qualification still didn’t happen.

And on top of that, on another thread, someone was claiming that if DR Congo didn’t qualify, FIFA would magically “call Nigeria” to fill some imaginary tenth African slot. All of this just shows the same pattern — this sense of entitlement, like Nigeria must be at the World Cup one way or another, even if it means hoping for technicalities or loopholes that don't exist.

So my brother, abeg — talking about Russia organising some unofficial, non-FIFA tournament shouldn’t be exciting anybody. If it isn’t recognised or taken seriously internationally, who exactly is supposed to care?

Stop this sense of entitlement. Nigeria didn’t make it to the World Cup — simple. No shortcuts, no fantasies, no excuses. Just accept it and move on.
SportsRe: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2027, 2028 And 2030 World Cup by TheCongo2: 2:28pm On Nov 20, 2025
Orkpekyandega:
I am not going to throw my support behind any of the African side at the World Cup.
I am praying for Jamaica to upset DR Congo.
If in case DR Congo scales through. I did be glad if they end up d!sgraced at the event. I ha'te nonsense. These African sides deserve no support from Nigeria.
You must be one of those village people who are always working against the success of their relatives in the city.
SportsRe: Nigeria May Only Need To Play ONE Match In Mexico. by TheCongo2: 1:38pm On Nov 20, 2025
ViceGovernor:
So you really think Congo stands a chance against Nigeria 😒 you no rate super eagles at all.
Pride goes before fall
SportsRe: Nigeria May Only Need To Play ONE Match In Mexico. by TheCongo2: 1:28pm On Nov 20, 2025
Flangelo12:
Congo would be no pushover.

Let's focus on that.
And it wasn’t a push over indeed
SportsRe: Nigeria May Only Need To Play ONE Match In Mexico. by TheCongo2: 1:20pm On Nov 20, 2025
ViceGovernor:
The way is see it penalty is a game of luck 🤞🏼 50/50.

You and millions of people like yourself brought bad_energy upon the Super Eagles team.....imagine losing 3 penalties out of your first 4 in a shootout.

Negative energy also known as bad belle, una wish una team bad and who knows maybe 🤔 some of them read nairaland, if some of our Super Eagles players are on here your negative comments affects the team so you sir are part of the reasons Nigeria lost.
And 2 valid Congolese goals were disallowed
SportsRe: Nigeria May Only Need To Play ONE Match In Mexico. by TheCongo2: 1:12pm On Nov 20, 2025
ViceGovernor:
If Nigeria brings their A game, the match will be over before the end of first half..... ordinary war-torn Congo 😒
They are not even fit enough to lace the boots of our Super Eagles 🦅.
Ordinary scam-infested Nigeria could not beat DR Congo.
Two valid Congolese goals were disallowed.
SportsRe: Nigeria Can Still Make It To The World Cup Of Dr Congo Lose The Semi Or Finals by TheCongo2: 12:39pm On Nov 20, 2025
Freshtruth:
🚨NIGERIA CAN STILL QUALIFY FOR THE WORLD CUP.

Nigeria can still Qualify for World Cup.
Please listen carefully. Only 2 People on planet earth knows this.

How?
And how many back doors is Nigeria going to try to use to get to the World Cup? Come on, man… leave those back doors for the average nations like DR Congo, Madagascar, Angola, Zambia — not for a country that keeps calling itself a “football powerhouse.”

Let’s start from the beginning.

Eritrea pulled out of the World Cup qualifiers. Because of that withdrawal, Nigeria — who should have been eliminated — suddenly had their points adjusted and ended up as one of the “best second-placed” teams. That was the first back door giving Nigeria an opportunity they didn’t earn on the pitch.

Then came the match against DR Congo:
Two valid DR Congo goals were disallowed, and a clear penalty wasn’t awarded. Did you even stop to ask yourself why the referee didn’t consult VAR at any of those critical moments? Everything about the officiating seemed designed to conveniently clear the path for Nigeria. And yet, even with that help, Nigeria still didn’t make it.

Now you’re here claiming that Nigeria will somehow be “called to the World Cup” if DR Congo fails in the intercontinental playoff, simply because FIFA supposedly needs to “fill up” Africa’s slots. If that’s the case, then DR Congo — not Nigeria — should automatically go to the World Cup to fill the slot, since they’re the ones who actually earned their place.

Let’s be honest: the 2026 FIFA World Cup is not for Nigeria. Accept it and move on. There will be many more World Cups ahead, but this constant search for shortcuts and loopholes needs to stop. This sense of entitlement is getting out of hand.

All these stories — “only two people know this,” “Nigeria will replace DR Congo if they lose the semifinal or final,” “FIFA will call Nigeria because of rankings” — are nothing but fantasy. DR Congo losing does not magically hand Nigeria a World Cup ticket. That’s not how qualification works.

Nigeria didn’t qualify. End of story.
SportsRe: Nigeria May Only Need To Play ONE Match In Mexico. by TheCongo2: 12:35pm On Nov 20, 2025
mikeapollo:
Ignorance and empty loudness, noise making!
This is our big problem in Nigeria and why we may find ourselves lagging behind!
We underrate people even when we are not better than them.
Population is not everything.
DR Congo is bigger than Nigeria in terms of land mass, and they have more mineral resources than Nigeria.
Respect others and be respected!
😂 😂 😂 😂 😂 … thanks for standing up for my country
CareerRe: I Finally Created My Nairaland Account Today — Because Too Many Nigerians Are by TheCongo2: 7:32pm On Nov 18, 2025
InsightByOlamid:

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Not everything requires certificates, coding, or capital.
And not everyone needs a "big skill" to start earning something small and steady.

Over the last few years, I’ve been studying different beginner-friendly online income methods, especially the simple ones — things like chatting, livestreaming, micro-tasks, and other genuine ways Nigerians can actually earn in dollars without pressure.

And I made a decision:

Instead of learning alone, I want to share what I’ve discovered.
Clearly.
Honestly.
Without hype.
Without fear.
Without pretending everything is easy or perfect.

So today, I finally opened my Nairaland account.

Going forward, I’ll be posting about:

legit, beginner-friendly online income ideas

simple ways Nigerians can earn in dollars

honest breakdowns of chat & livestream earnings

practical digital tips for people who are starting from zero

what works, what doesn’t, and what to avoid

small steps that can change your next 6 months


I’m not here to promise miracles.
I’m here to share insight — the same insight I wish someone shared with me when I was confused and searching.

If you’ve ever felt stuck…
If you’ve ever wondered where to begin…
If you want something you can do with your phone, at your own pace…
Then maybe, just maybe, my posts can help someone breathe easier.

Thank you, Nairaland, for being a place where real people come to learn and grow.
I’m happy to finally join the conversation.

— InsightByOlamide
Following ... but I won't be buying anything

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