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FIFA Knew Congo Used Ineligible Goalkeeper vs Nigeria
A newly revealed report indicates that FIFA was aware DR Congo fielded an ineligible goalkeeper, Lionel Mpasi, during the 2026 World Cup qualifier against Nigeria. The match, which Nigeria lost on penalties after a 1-1 draw, has been called into question due to the eligibility breach. Both Nigerian outlets confirm the details of the report, highlighting a major controversy surrounding the African play-off final.
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What The Reports Agree On
- ✓DR Congo used an ineligible goalkeeper, Lionel Mpasi, against Nigeria.
- ✓FIFA was aware of the ineligible player before or during the match.
- ✓The match was a 2026 World Cup qualifier held in Rabat, Morocco, on 16 November 2025.
- ✓Nigeria lost the match 4-3 on penalties after a 1-1 draw following extra time.
- ✓The result led to Nigeria missing out on the 2026 World Cup tournament.
- ✓A report revealed FIFA’s prior knowledge of the eligibility violation.
Editorial Positioning
Premium Times [NG] +0.0Balanced reporting; states the facts of the report and the match outcome without editorializing or assigning blame.
Punch [NG] +0.0Neutral headline and summary; focuses on the revelation of FIFA’s knowledge and the consequence for Nigeria without added commentary.
Source Reports
FIFA knew Congo fielded ineligible player against Nigeria in 2026 W’Cup qualifier — Report
A report reveals FIFA knew DR Congo used an ineligible player, Lionel Mpasi, in the 2026 World Cup qualifier that saw Nigeria miss out on the tournament. Read More: https://punchng.com/fifa-knew-congo-fielded-ineligible-player-against-nigeria-in-2026-wcup-qualifier-report/
FIFA knew DR Congo used an ineligible goalkeeper against Nigeria, report reveals
The Super Eagles lost to DR Congo 4-3 on penalties after a 1-1 draw following extra time in the African play-off final in Rabat, Morocco, on 16 November 2025. The post FIFA knew DR Congo used an ineligible goalkeeper against Nigeria, report reveals appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria .