国际足联拒绝尼日利亚对刚果民主共和国球员资格的上诉,维持了他们的世界杯预选赛地位. FIFA rejects Nigeria’s appeal over DR Congo’s player eligibility, upholding their World Cup qualifier status.

国际足联拒绝了尼日利亚要求禁止刚果民主共和国参加2026年世界杯预选赛的请求, 并驳回了刚果人民共和国境内因双重国籍而使用不合格球员的说法. FIFA has denied Nigeria’s appeal to disqualify the Democratic Republic of Congo from the 2026 World Cup qualifiers, rejecting claims that DR Congo used ineligible players due to dual nationalities. 尼日利亚在拉巴特的非洲季后赛决赛中以1-1平局结束, 在此之后该国因罚球输给了刚果民主共和国. The decision follows Nigeria’s 4-3 penalty loss to DR Congo after a 1-1 draw in extra time in the African playoff final in Rabat. 尼日利亚在12月份提出了这项请愿, 指控签发护照的违规行为, 但国际足联纪律委员会维持了刚果民主共和国的资格. Nigeria had filed the petition in December, alleging irregular passport issuances, but FIFA’s disciplinary committee upheld DR Congo’s eligibility. 非洲国家足协已发起上诉, 在墨西哥的洲际决赛前将确定结果. The NFF has since launched an appeal, with the outcome set to be determined before the intercontinental playoff in Mexico, where DR Congo will represent Africa in the final qualification match.