Nigeria coach Eric Chelle has levelled strong accusations against DR Congo following the Super Eagles' heartbreaking defeat in the CAF play-offs final on Sunday night.

DR Congo kept their hopes of a World Cup place alive as they edged Nigeria on penalties after a 1-1 draw at the end of extra time to win African qualifying playoffs

Nigeria exits from the 2026 World Cup playoffs in a 4–3 defeat on penalties after a 1–1 draw across 120 minutes at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat on Sunday, marking the second consecutive World Cup the team will miss.

The Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, has apologised for the Super Eagles failure to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The Super Eagles hopes of

The NFF has forfeited a significant financial incentive after the Super Eagles of Nigeria failed to secure a ticket to next year's 2026 FIFA World Cup tournament.

Former presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has urged the Super Eagles to remain resilient despite Nigeria’s painful exit from the 2026 FIFA World Cup playoffs. The Eagles crashed out after a tense 1–1 draw over 120 minutes against DR Congo at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat on Sunday, eventually losing 4–3 on penalties, their […]

Victor Osimhen was withdrawn during half-time of the Nigeria vs DR Congo clash in the African final of the 2026 FIFA World Cup playoff in Rabat, Morocco.

The NFF releases a strong statement after Nigeria fail to qualify for the 2026 World Cup, addressing the team’s performance and outlining steps for the future.

Nigeria’s hopes of advancing to the intercontinental playoffs for the 2026 FIFA World Cup came to a heartbreaking end after a dramatic penalty shootout defeat to DR Congo on Sunday night.The Super Eagles started brightly but ultimately fell short on a night filled with tension, momentum...

Congo advanced to the World Cup intercontinental playoffs after beating Nigeria in a Sunday night penalty shootout.

In a message released through its Communications Department, the Federation described the moment as a deep national setback and expressed regret for falling short of the expectations of Nigerians

Nigeria missed a second straight World Cup after losing to DR Congo on penalties as fans listed Super Eagles players they felt should retire from the team.

Super Eagles captain William Troost-Ekong has shared his thoughts on Nigeria’s World Cup heartbreak, saying he would have taken one of the spot kicks in the shootout against DR Congo if he had been on the pitch. Nigeria fell 4-3 on penalties on Sunday, ending the country’s hopes of qualifying for the 2026 World Cup […]

Chelle made the allegation while addressing reporters after the match, saying his frustrations were directed at some members of DR Congo’s backroom staff during the tense shoot-out.

31 countries, including Portugal, England, and Argentina, have already qualified for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with Nigeria also seeking a spot with 17 slots left.

Nigeria head coach Eric Chelle has accused DR Congo players of using “voodoo” during the penalty shoot-out that eliminated the Super Eagles from contention for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.Nigeria were beaten 4-3 on penalties in the CAF play-off final after a 1-1 draw, with Chancel...

The Eagles drew 1–1 with DR Congo after extra time but lost 4–3 on penalties, confirming their absence from a second consecutive FIFA World Cup.

Coach of the Super Eagles of Nigeria, Eric Chelle, has defended his decision not introduce the team's first choice penalty taker, William Troost-Ekong,