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The Digest: FIFA and the Confederation of African Football have both hailed the Democratic Republic of Congo after it qualified for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, becoming the 10th African nation to secure a spot. The Leopards edged Jamaica 1-0 in their intercontinental playoff final, with Axel...

The Digest: The Democratic Republic of Congo has secured a place at the FIFA World Cup for the first time in 52 years after defeating Jamaica 1-0 in the intercontinental play-off final at the Estadio Akron in Mexico. Axel Tuanzebe scored the winning goal in the 100th minute of a tightly...

The Digest: The Nigeria Football Federation has commenced an appeal against FIFA's rejection of its petition challenging DR Congo players' eligibility in the 2026 World Cup playoff. NFF General Secretary Mohammed Sanusi confirmed the federation is "dissatisfied" with the ruling and will...

The Digest: FIFA dismissed Nigeria's petition against DR Congo over alleged ineligible players due to procedural failures, according to veteran journalist Kunle Solaja. The NFF submitted the protest nearly two weeks after the November 16, 2025, World Cup playoff, which Nigeria lost 4-3 on...

The Digest: FIFA has sanctioned Nigeria and DR Congo following disciplinary breaches during their 2026 World Cup qualifying fixture on November 16, 2025. Nigeria was fined 1,000 Swiss francs after spectators threw objects onto the pitch, violating order and security regulations. DR Congo...

The Digest: The Democratic Republic of Congo has omitted two players specifically named in the Nigeria Football Federation's (NFF) FIFA complaint from their 26-man squad for the upcoming intercontinental World Cup playoffs . Michel-Ange Balikwisha and Mario Stroeykens, both Belgian-born...

The Digest: National Sports Commission Chairman Mallam Shehu Dikko has declared that Nigeria's hopes of reaching the 2026 FIFA World Cup remain alive, despite FIFA listing DR Congo among six teams for the intercontinental playoffs. Speaking to The Guardian, Dikko urged Nigerians not to jump to...

The Digest: With less than 100 days to the 2026 World Cup and just 23 days to the Intercontinental Playoff, FIFA has maintained silence on the Nigeria Football Federation's (NFF) petition alleging that DR Congo fielded ineligible players during the African playoff last November. DR Congo is...

The Digest: FIFA's prolonged delay in ruling on Nigeria's protest against DR Congo's player eligibility has left the Super Eagles' 2026 World Cup hopes in limbo and sparked mounting frustration within Nigeria's football community. The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) alleges that DR Congo...

The Digest: National Sports Commission (NSC) Chairman Shehu Dikko has confirmed that FIFA has yet to communicate a ruling on Nigeria's petition against DR Congo over the alleged fielding of ineligible players during the 2026 World Cup playoffs. Speaking after meeting President Tinubu, Dikko...

Image Credit: Wolfgang Hasselmann The Digest: A catastrophic landslide at a coltan mine in Rubaya, eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, is feared to have killed at least 200 people. The disaster occurred in an area controlled by the M23 rebel group, which seized the mine in April 2024. The...

The Digest: A dramatic 119th-minute strike from substitute Adil Boulbina secured Algeria a 2-1 extra-time victory over DR Congo in the AFCON 2025 Round of 16. The hard-fought win sets up a highly anticipated quarter-final showdown with Nigeria on January 10 in Marrakech. Key Points: Algeria...

The Digest: FIFA has dismissed Nigeria's protest over the eligibility of DR Congo players, upholding the result of their playoff and ending the Super Eagles' qualification bid. Key Points: Nigeria appealed on December 16, claiming up to nine DR Congo players violated dual citizenship rules...

The Digest: Democratic Republic of Congo began its 2025 Africa Cup of Nations campaign with a narrow but effective 1-0 victory over a dominant yet wasteful Benin side. A first-half goal from Théo Bongonda proved decisive, as the Leopards showcased defensive resilience to secure three crucial...

The Digest: The Democratic Republic of Congo has warned the Nigeria Football Federation against trying to "win from the back door," responding to Nigeria's formal petition to FIFA alleging the Leopards fielded ineligible players in their qualifying victory. Key Points: DR Congo responded...

The Digest: The dramatic World Cup qualifier between Nigeria and DR Congo has taken a surreal turn as coach Dodo Landu denied accusations of using supernatural means against the Super Eagles. Landu's clarification that he was merely praying during the decisive penalty moment reveals how...

The Digest: The Super Eagles will face DR Congo in the African World Cup Qualifying playoff final this Sunday in Rabat, with kickoff at 5:00 PM WAT, broadcast live on SuperSport and StarTimes. Key Points: Nigeria faces DR Congo in the African WCQ playoff final on Sunday. Kickoff is at 5:00...