The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has announced that it has initiated a probe into the alleged use of ineligible players by the Democratic Republic of Congo during the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers.
The federation said that if the probe is successful, it could reopen Nigeria’s pathway to the World Cup, which will be hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico.
DR Congo eliminated Nigeria from the African play-offs in November following a 4–3 penalty shoot-out victory in Morocco, a result that brought an end to the Super Eagles’ hopes of advancing to the FIFA intercontinental play-off.
The Congolese team is currently scheduled to face the winner of the semi-final clash between New Caledonia and Jamaica as the qualification process continues.
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