- FIFA outlined the structure of the tournament and identified the six nations set to participate
- DR Congo’s confirmation comes despite a protest from the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF)
- The federation hoped a successful appeal would grant the Super Eagles a spot in the inter-confederation play-offs
FIFA on Wednesday announced the confirmed list of teams for the upcoming inter-confederation play-off tournament, with DR Congo named as Africa’s representative.
Eko Hot Blog gatherd that the announcement effectively ends Nigeria’s chances of reaching the 2026 FIFA World Cup through that route.
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In an accreditation update issued to journalists ahead of the competition, FIFA outlined the structure of the tournament and identified the six nations set to participate.
DR Congo’s confirmation comes despite a protest from the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), which had contested the outcome of their CAF play-off clash in November 2025. The match finished 1-1 before Nigeria lost in a penalty shootout.
The NFF had filed a formal complaint, claiming that DR Congo used ineligible players during the encounter and requesting that the result be reviewed.
The federation hoped a successful appeal would grant the Super Eagles a spot in the inter-confederation play-offs.
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