The Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, says they are waiting for a positive ruling from FIFA, regarding their case against the Democratic Republic of Congo.
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The federation is protesting the use of players who were not eligible for the 2026 World Cup play-off final last November by the Congolese team.
The Leopards beat the Super Eagles via penalties, but weeks after the game was played, the NFF confirmed they had submitted a petition to FIFA.
NFF’s General Secretary, Dr Sanusi Mohammed, has now provided an update.
In an interview with Brila FM, Mohammed said: “We don’t venture into what we know is an exercise in futility.
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“As far as we are concerned we have a good case and we are waiting for what FIFA will say as regards to the complaints we have logged.”
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