FIFA has informed the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) that a decision is imminent in the Super Eagles’ appeal against the Democratic Republic of Congo over their recent World Cup qualifying play-off
Nigeria lodged a formal petition in December, questioning the eligibility of several DR Congo players who had recently switched international allegiance.
The NFF maintains that the nationality changes were approved under false pretences, arguing that Congolese law does not permit dual citizenship, a rule they claim the players breached by retaining European passports.
The dispute follows Nigeria’s dramatic defeat to DR Congo on penalties in November’s African play-off final, a result that pushed the Leopards forward toward the intercontinental qualifying round. The Super Eagles now hope an off-field ruling could revive their chances of reaching the 2026 World Cup in the United States, Canada and Mexico.
At the heart of the case are six players, including high-profile defender Aaron Wan-Bissaka, whose switches of allegiance Nigeria insists should never have been cleared.
According to Sources , the NFF say FIFA has indicated that a ruling should arrive around mid-February, barely two months after the petition was filed.
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