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The Digest: FIFA has approved new legislation requiring all women's national teams to include at least one female head coach or assistant coach in their technical crew, effective immediately for all FIFA competitions this year. The decision aims to address the underrepresentation of women in...

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 rejected the Nigeria Football Federation's petition against DR Congo for allegedly fielding ineligible players during the November 2025 World Cup playoffs, which Nigeria lost on penalties. NFF General Secretary Mohammed Sanusi announced the federation is "not satisfied"...

The Digest: Iran has begun negotiations with FIFA to relocate its 2026 World Cup matches from the United States to Mexico, citing security concerns. The Iranian Embassy in Mexico confirmed the development, quoting FA president Mehdi Taj, who stated the team "will certainly not travel to...

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: Following Iran's announcement that it will boycott the 2026 World Cup amid its conflict with the US and Israel, CompleteSports examines five nations that previously withdrew after qualifying. Iran, drawn in Group G with New Zealand, Belgium, and Egypt, becomes the latest in a list...

The Digest: DR Congo head coach Sebastien Desabre has named his squad for the 2026 World Cup intercontinental playoffs, with FIFA yet to rule on Nigeria's eligibility complaint against the Leopards. The squad includes Newcastle's Yoane Wissa returning after missing AFCON 2025, along with Dylan...

The Digest: FIFA has approved four new rule changes ahead of the 2026 World Cup, set to be hosted by the US, Canada, and Mexico with an expanded 48-team format. The tweaks aim to make matches faster and assist referees in decision-making. The new rules include: Substitutions: Players being...

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: Super Eagles captain Wilfred Ndidi has spoken on the uncertainty surrounding Nigeria's World Cup hopes, stating that while everyone wants clarity, the team remains focused on preparation. Nigeria missed automatic qualification and lost the African play-off final to DR Congo on...

The Digest: Nigeria's hopes of reaching the 2026 FIFA World Cup have been dashed after FIFA confirmed DR Congo as Africa's representative in the inter-confederation play-off tournament. In an accreditation notice to journalists, FIFA listed the six qualified nations, with DR Congo included...

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: FIFA President Gianni Infantino has expressed full confidence in Mexico's ability to host upcoming football events, including the 2026 World Cup, despite recent cartel-related violence erupting in major cities. Speaking amid rising security concerns that sparked calls for FIFA to...

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...

The Digest: The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has dismissed circulating reports claiming FIFA has issued a verdict on Nigeria's protest against DR Congo over alleged ineligible players, describing them as "false and misleading." NFF Communications Director Ademola Olajire clarified that...

The Digest: As FIFA prepares to rule Monday on Nigeria's eligibility protest against DR Congo, historical precedents show the governing body has consistently enforced strict sanctions for fielding ineligible players. Notable cases include: Nigeria itself forfeited a 2018 World Cup qualifier to...

The Digest: Nigerians have taken to social media with mixed reactions as FIFA prepares to deliver a crucial ruling Monday on Nigeria's eligibility protest against DR Congo, which could revive the Super Eagles' 2026 World Cup hopes. The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) lodged a complaint...