Eyes on FIFA, NFF over fresh controversy on Super Eagles’ 2026 World Cup failure
This week, reports claimed that FIFA had found Congo DR goalkeeper, Lionel Mpasi ineligible three months before the 2026 World Cup.
It was discovered that Mpasi had not completed the process of switching his international allegiance from France where he had represented the youth teams.
FIFA reportedly became aware of this in March but took no action against Congo DR.
“‘Absurd’ is the first word that came to mind,” Ope Adebari, a sports a...