Sport
BREAKING: No World Cup for Nigeria as FIFA confirms DR Congo for intercontinental play-offs
FIFA has officially confirmed the final line-up for the inter-confederation play-off tournament, naming DR Congo as Africa’s representative and effectively ending Nigeria’s hopes of reaching the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
In an accreditation notice issued to journalists ahead of the tournament, the world football governing body outlined the competition format and listed the six participating nations, with DR Congo securing Africa’s slot.
The confirmation shuts the door on Nigeria’s challenge following their defeat in the CAF play-offs in November 2025.
The Nigeria Football Federation had filed a formal protest, alleging that DR Congo fielded ineligible players in the decisive encounter, which ended 1-1 before Nigeria lost on penalties.
The appeal sought to overturn the outcome and award the Super Eagles a place in the intercontinental play-offs.
Details later…
BREAKING: No World Cup for Nigeria as FIFA confirms DR Congo for intercontinental play-offs
Benue: Gov Alia vows to restore peace in Sankera axis
Adeyanju slams Dangote Refinery over sudden fuel price hike, calls it exploitative
Pentagon identifies first US troops killed in Iran war after Kuwait drone strike
10 things to know from Nigerian newspapers, Wednesday, March 4, 2026
BREAKING: Nigerian Govt suspends pilgrimage to Israel amid Middle East crisis
Israeli bombs Iran’s Supreme Council meeting during vote to elect new leader
We’ll 200,000 votes for Gov Alia across Enone in 2027 – House of Reps hopeful, Simon Ali
BREAKING: Tinubu appoints Taiwo Oyedele as Minister
Youth Minister Olawande applauds Queen Tejuosho’s humanitarian impact at Abuja Doctorate Award
Tragedy as two pregnant IDPs die in Benue community
