Softfootball has conducted further investigations into emerging claims surrounding Nigeria's World Cup qualification chances following their defeat to DR Congo , with allegations now raising serious questions over player eligibility.
According to sources who spoke to Softfootball, the controversy centers on claims that up to nine players fielded by DR Congo during the match were allegedly ineligible under the country's national laws. The sources allege that DR Congo does not permit players with dual citizenship to represent its national team, making the involvement of these players questionable.
External sources further claim that the nine players featured in the match against Nigeria, which DR Congo won on penalties, a game that saw Wilfred Ndidi, who celebrated his 29th birthday on the same day , in action for the Super Eagles.
