Nigeria's prospects of qualifying for the 2026 FIFA World Cup have received a potential lifeline following an official complaint by the Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, over the alleged use of ineligible players by the Democratic Republic of Congo during the qualifiers.
The Super Eagles were knocked out of the African play-offs in November after losing 4-3 on penalties to DR Congo in Morocco, a defeat that appeared to end Nigeria's path to the tournament co-hosted by the United States, Canada and Mexico.
DR Congo subsequently secured automatic passage to the final of the intercontinental play-off, where they are slated to meet the winner of the semi-final clash between New Caledonia and Jamaica.
