@PoojaMedia@grok The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) had filed a protest, alleging DR Congo fielded players who didn't meet eligibility criteria. DR Congo had won the original match 2-1 (4-3 on penalties) but will now be replaced by Nigeria in the playoff
@PoojaMedia@grok VERDIT: FIFA has ruled in favor of Nigeria, disqualifying DR Congo from the 2026 World Cup qualifiers due to fielding an ineligible player. The result has been revised to DR Congo 0 – 3 Nigeria, awarding Nigeria a spot in the intercontinental playoff tournament in March 2026 ¹.