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FIFA knew Congo fielded ineligible player against Nigeria in 2026 W’Cup qualifier — Report

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  • A report claims FIFA knew DR Congo used an ineligible player, Lionel Mpasi, in the 2026 World Cup qualifier that saw Nigeria miss out on the tournament. : https://punchng.com/fifa-knew-congo-fielded-ineligible-player-against-nigeria-in-2026-wcup-qualifier-repo...S1
  • The Super Eagles lost to DR Congo 4-3 on penalties after a 1-1 draw following extra time in the African play-off final in Rabat, Morocco, on 16 November 2025. premiumtimesng.com/">Premium Times Nigeria.S2
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FIFA knew Congo fielded ineligible player against Nigeria in 2026 W’Cup qualifier — Report

A report claims FIFA knew DR Congo used an ineligible player, Lionel Mpasi, in the 2026 World Cup qualifier that saw Nigeria miss out on the tournament. : https://punchng.com/fifa-…

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FIFA knew Congo fielded ineligible player against Nigeria in 2026 W’Cup qualifier — Report

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What to know

  • A report claims FIFA knew DR Congo used an ineligible player, Lionel Mpasi, in the 2026 World Cup qualifier that saw Nigeria miss out on the tournament. : https://punchng.com/fifa-knew-congo-fielded-ineligible-player-against-nigeria-in-2026-wcup-qualifier-repo...S1
  • The Super Eagles lost to DR Congo 4-3 on penalties after a 1-1 draw following extra time in the African play-off final in Rabat, Morocco, on 16 November 2025. premiumtimesng.com/">Premium Times Nigeria.S2
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S1 Punchng 1 report · EN
S2 PremiumtimesngLead 1 report · EN