The chairman of the National Sports Commission (NSC) has described the Super Eagles’ complaint against DR Congo over the use of allegedly ineligible players in the 2026 World Cup Playoffs as “very tight.”
Nigeria has formally petitioned FIFA to disqualify DR Congo from the World Cup qualifiers, arguing that the Congolese team failed to comply with regulations when clearing certain players who had previously represented other countries.
“Our case is very tight, we’re not sore losers, this is part of the law,” NSC chairman Shehu Dikko said during an interview on Arise TV.
He added that there are concerns that proper procedures may not have been followed in line with the laws of the game.
“There are suspicions that somethings have not been done right in accordance with the laws of the game.
“They have probably misrepresented their position to FIFA to obtain those clearances.
“Just two days ago, FIFA have ruled against Malaysia on the same issue because they procured the passports of their players illegally and now they have forfeited all the matches they have played with those play.”