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Posted by Samuel on Fri 20th Feb, 2026 - tori.ng

The Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, had submitted a protest to the world football governing body, claiming that DR Congo’s used ineligible players in the African play-off final.

Shehu Sani

Shehu Dikko, the Chairman of the National Sports Commission, has said that Nigeria’s prospects for the 2026 World Cup now rest with FIFA.

The Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, had submitted a protest to the world football governing body, claiming that DR Congo’s used ineligible players in the African play-off final.

Dikko, speaking to journalists after meeting with President Bola Tinubu on Thursday at the Presidential Villa, said the matter is still pending.

He said: “World Cup is a closed chapter for us competitively, but the legal matter is pending.

“The relevant independent bodies within FIFA will decide.”

Dikko added that he was optimistic that the Super Eagles will be reinstated for the intercontinental play-offs in March.