The match was played in November 2025 in Rabat, Morocco, with DR Congo advancing 4-3 on penalties after the encounter ended 1-1.

FIFA found DR Congo goalkeeper Lionel Mpasi ineligible in the NFF’s 2026 World Cup petition, but dismissed the case on a technicality, a new report has confirmed.

Nigeria’s Olympic Eagles will face DR Congo in the second round of the 2027 U23 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers, with a place at the tournament in Egypt at stake.

Nigeria says it was vindicated after FIFA documents raised questions over DR Congo’s ineligible player, and is weighing compensation while urging a fresh review.

FIFA found Nigeria’s case against DR Congo over ineligible players valid, but dismissed it on technical grounds, ending the Super Eagles’ World Cup hopes.

FIFA lawyers found DR Congo goalkeeper Lionel Mpasi’s nationality switch was incomplete, but Nigeria’s World Cup complaint was rejected on procedural grounds.

According to the NFF, the withdrawals were caused by injuries, club decisions and a documentation issue affecting one of the players.

Chelle says European clubs refused to release players for Nigeria’s Russia friendly, leaving Osimhen, Lookman and other key Super Eagles stars out of action.

Nigeria's last game in the current international window will be a friendly against Russia on Tuesday evening. Last Friday, the Super Eagles lost 3-0 to

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) said the withdrawals were caused by injuries, clubs refusing to release their players and a travel document issue.