Nigeria’s Super Eagles missed direct qualification for the World Cup after losing last month’s playoff final to DR Congo on penalties. However, the Nigeria Football Federation has lodged a complaint with FIFA, citing up to nine allegedly ineligible players on Congo’s roster. FIFA has acknowledged the appeal, with a ruling expected this month that could reopen Nigeria’s path to the intercontinental playoffs.
Fulham midfielder Alex Iwobi, a veteran of the 2018 World Cup and recently part of Nigeria’s AFCON 2025 bronze-winning squad, expressed cautious optimism in a Supersport interview. His comments have sparked excitement among fans, even as skeptics question the likelihood of a potential backdoor entry into the tournament.
