African Football Discussion Thread Current Topic: 👉 AFCON 2025/2026

[Frankolala]

This are all fallacies and I will never believe this. The country has become a joke for many and the national news paper and others will not stop deceiving Nigerians on matters like this one. Nigeria is already out and I am still surprised why all these that is going on in the news paper why the news andbthe reality about this is absolutely different. How do they want to do it when we'll know that Nigeria did not qualify.

Wakate, this country has always been a joke. I am not surprised to see that Nigeria is still pushing and trying to force FIFA to kick out DR Congo from the world cup and accept them in DR Congo's place because they want to use this medium to distract Nigerians from what is happening in Nigeria.

These fake news carriers should be ashamed of themselves that Nigeria couldn't make it to the world cup instead, of bringing up what has happened in the past and forgotten in order for people to read fake news and make money from them. How is it possible that FIFA will penalise Congo for Nigeria. In the beginning of this rumor, I didn't believe it.

[Mayor of ogba]

These fake news carriers should be ashamed of themselves that Nigeria couldn't make it to the world cup instead, of bringing up what has happened in the past and forgotten in order for people to read fake news and make money from them. How is it possible that FIFA will penalise Congo for Nigeria. In the beginning of this rumor, I didn't believe it.

I didn't even thought of the news being a fake news when I was reading Wakate post, but your post has made me to give the news about Nigeria still pushing for FIFA to penalize DR Congo and disqualify them from the world cup tournament to be all fake news. People should always verify to know if the information they are bringing up here is 100% true so that we won't be deliberating on fake news.

[Zigabel]

And this is another National Newspaper again.

I am not arguing on this matter but they should give us a legit information and because of this fake news, I have unfollow some of the blogs channels on social media.

This is a big news that some blogs know many Nigerians are interested in the outcome, so expect that they will be taking advantage of your interest to gain traffic. They will post headlines that have half truth, or things that people want to read. Best not be to be expecting much as a Nigerian who has heard the news of the Super Eagles trying to take a case against Congo. We have failed to qualify for the World Cup, that is something we should be able to accept. Sometimes I think that the NFF are elongating these issues because they have their personal interest in the allocation that the FIFA will give to the Super Eagles for the World Cup.

A few gullible Nigerians will as well fall for all of these cheap traffic bait by all these bloggers just because they want something that looks like it  is giving them some sort of hopes that they are going to make it to the world cup. they had all the chance to qualify for the world cup but failed and now Nigerians want to be hoping that they can through this very tacky means. i wish Nigerians, especially the news mongers will soon wake up from their sleep and get passed this as the reality is already staring them in the face.

[Fiatless]

A few gullible Nigerians will as well fall for all of these cheap traffic bait by all these bloggers just because they want something that looks like it  is giving them some sort of hopes that they are going to make it to the world cup. they had all the chance to qualify for the world cup but failed and now Nigerians want to be hoping that they can through this very tacky means. i wish Nigerians, especially the news mongers will soon wake up from their sleep and get passed this as the reality is already staring them in the face.

Super Eagles Not Completely Out of 2026 World Cup Playoff Ahead of DR Congo, Says NSC - Thisday Newspapers
Dikko: Nigeria’s 2026 World Cup hope still alive despite FIFA silence- Business Day Newspaper
Ndidi urges Nigerians to stay hopeful on 2026 World Cup play-off-Business Day Newspaper

This information is from Shehu Dikko, the Chairman of the National Sports Commission (NSC), and not from bloggers. The other piece of good news came from the Super Eagles captain. Both of them are authorities in the football administration of Nigeria, and you cannot blame Nigerians for believing them.

[Roseline492]

provided online blogs news but mine was from the National Newspapers. And I checked your Link just now and this is what I see.
This is from your link.


And this is another National Newspaper again.

I am not arguing on this matter but they should give us a legit information and because of this fake news, I have unfollow some of the blogs channels on social media.

If you get it from any blogger then it was the news that came at the first time that super eagles was going to be given a chance, that's how some bloggers do, they raise a news that was long settled as if it was a new develop news, if I'm following any blogger that does that kind of things I would also consider unfollowing the person so that they will not make someone to be researching of any news they published if it was true. I don't need to ask questions because this news is not true, FIFA has already made their decisions and super eagles has gone home to rest and cannot appear on the world cup.

[Lida93]

Super Eagles Not Completely Out of 2026 World Cup Playoff Ahead of DR Congo, Says NSC - Thisday Newspapers
Dikko: Nigeria’s 2026 World Cup hope still alive despite FIFA silence- Business Day Newspaper
Ndidi urges Nigerians to stay hopeful on 2026 World Cup play-off-Business Day Newspaper

This information is from Shehu Dikko, the Chairman of the National Sports Commission (NSC), and not from bloggers. The other piece of good news came from the Super Eagles captain. Both of them are authorities in the football administration of Nigeria, and you cannot blame Nigerians for believing them.

I am no longer interested in our Super Eagles chances of qualify for the World Cup again because it's now a habit that we always prefer going through the back door, instead of being competitive when we should have, so wether their is any truth in this or not, I don't just care anymore because it's becoming really annoying from the NFF, to be acting in such a manner consistently.

[Fiatless]

I am no longer interested in our Super Eagles chances of qualify for the World Cup again because it's now a habit that we always prefer going through the back door, instead of being competitive when we should have, so wether their is any truth in this or not, I don't just care anymore because it's becoming really annoying from the NFF, to be acting in such a manner consistently.

Nigerians are overreacting unnecessarily. Nigeria has most times qualified for the World Cup without the so-called backdoor. In this case, we were knocked out of the playoff and we saw an infringement on FIFA rules on the side of the Congo DR. The NFF did well to summit a protest letter.

What Shehu Dikko was simply saying was that FIFA has not given a verdict on the matter has not been given. Many of us would be celebrating if the judgement had favored us. 

[Qhunman]

Well if a could understand everything I think the super eagles really try they best but their best but it was not really easy for them to take the first place of the season…but now why is it a pain to the ass for the super eagles right this is the part am trying to figure out right now…well the Dr Congo i feel they try their best with even any side of cheat and it was never stated that they cheat until now…it their is anything I hate most sir your trying to cover you not winning over something and calling the team cheat…i feel they had cheated the system should be able too see it and every bit of it should be shown…all this things are very inaccurate next season.

What is NFF problem, why can't them accept defeats for once and allow the matter to slide. Dr congo defeated the super eagles and they were no traces of cheating. It was a well convince victory so why bring up a case out of nowhere.  
However why is that I haven't seen the information in the news,I believe it might be another rumour or a fake news with an aim to drag people attention back to that match. To me Dr congo played well against the super eagles and they won convincingly, the NFF are fighting an already lost case.

[Promocodeudo]

I am no longer interested in our Super Eagles chances of qualify for the World Cup again because it's now a habit that we always prefer going through the back door, instead of being competitive when we should have, so wether their is any truth in this or not, I don't just care anymore because it's becoming really annoying from the NFF, to be acting in such a manner consistently.

Nigerians are overreacting unnecessarily. Nigeria has most times qualified for the World Cup without the so-called backdoor. In this case, we were knocked out of the playoff and we saw an infringement on FIFA rules on the side of the Congo DR. The NFF did well to summit a protest letter.

What Shehu Dikko was simply saying was that FIFA has not given a verdict on the matter has not been given. Many of us would be celebrating if the judgement had favored us. 

Really, that a country did not qualify through a normal way, always looking for a way to get a soft landing and you think it is not right for the citizens to react angrily, they should please, must if always be lik this, you said something about Nigeria qualifying to the world cup on a a normal ground, can you remember when, yes you can and of course it has been very long time right, I believe you now see reasons with me why Nigerians has to say whatever they want to say because it is becoming very unbearable, it is too bad, so whoever said he's tired with their reoccuring habit shouldn't be blamed for it.

[Wakate]

The verdict has fallen and FIFA decision was clear. DR Congo is the nation that will participate in the inter-confederation play-off from Africa. This tournament will take place in Mexico at the end of this month and the other nations are Bolivia, Jamaica, Iraq, New Caledonia, and Suriname.
There is no need to give an inexistant hope for the people in Nigeria. These blogs and media should be ashamed. Super Eagles have to work hard for qualification in the upcoming competition.

Very correct mate and I am still surprised why people are talking about Nigeria having a talk with FIFA to disqualify Dr Congo and allow Nigeria to participate in the world cup which is not going to be fair if the FIFA allows that kind of cheating.
The super eagles was not able to win their matches that had made them to fail to qualify for the world cup and people should stop exaggerating lies about FIFA trying to give Nigeria a chance while disqualifying another country.

[Fiatless]

Really, that a country did not qualify through a normal way, always looking for a way to get a soft landing and you think it is not right for the citizens to react angrily, they should please, must if always be lik this, you said something about Nigeria qualifying to the world cup on a a normal ground, can you remember when, yes you can and of course it has been very long time right, I believe you now see reasons with me why Nigerians has to say whatever they want to say because it is becoming very unbearable, it is too bad, so whoever said he's tired with their reoccuring habit shouldn't be blamed for it.

Nobody is a compendium of knowledge. I highlighted the word "always". Please can you give me another example when the Super Eagles tried to qualify for the World Cup through the petition of opponents. Maybe there might be, so let me ask if Nigeria was the first country to petition a country for that reason. Lastly, what do you think the NFF would have done differently after we lost in the playoffs? It is wrong for us to identify loopholes and try to take advantage of them.

If the NFF had failed to petition the Congo DR, Nigerians would have complained. The Super Eagles indeed messed up. But I will welcome any other means that would take us to the World Cup.  

[Nheer]

Well if a could understand everything I think the super eagles really try they best but their best but it was not really easy for them to take the first place of the season…but now why is it a pain to the ass for the super eagles right this is the part am trying to figure out right now…well the Dr Congo i feel they try their best with even any side of cheat and it was never stated that they cheat until now…it their is anything I hate most sir your trying to cover you not winning over something and calling the team cheat…i feel they had cheated the system should be able too see it and every bit of it should be shown…all this things are very inaccurate next season.

What is NFF problem, why can't them accept defeats for once and allow the matter to slide. Dr congo defeated the super eagles and they were no traces of cheating. It was a well convince victory so why bring up a case out of nowhere.  
However why is that I haven't seen the information in the news,I believe it might be another rumour or a fake news with an aim to drag people attention back to that match. To me Dr congo played well against the super eagles and they won convincingly, the NFF are fighting an already lost case.

I used to see a pop up notification on Opera news about Nigerians petition to get Dr Congo disqualified but I never opened it once I used to believe that maybe Dr. Congo did something wrong and was guilty I didn't know it was all fake accusations. African football is really turning into something else, after what happened in the AFCON between Morocco and Senegal now Nigeria sudden wants a sport in the world cup after being unable to qualify from the qualifiers.

Nigeria should do better than this they can't be hoping to qualify in this manner. They lost matches they were supposed to win so why are they trying to make up excuses so they can qualify, it's not ideal at all. They should improve their game and make sure they qualify for the next world cup.

[Kelward]

A few gullible Nigerians will as well fall for all of these cheap traffic bait by all these bloggers just because they want something that looks like it  is giving them some sort of hopes that they are going to make it to the world cup. they had all the chance to qualify for the world cup but failed and now Nigerians want to be hoping that they can through this very tacky means. i wish Nigerians, especially the news mongers will soon wake up from their sleep and get passed this as the reality is already staring them in the face.

Super Eagles Not Completely Out of 2026 World Cup Playoff Ahead of DR Congo, Says NSC - Thisday Newspapers
Dikko: Nigeria’s 2026 World Cup hope still alive despite FIFA silence- Business Day Newspaper
Ndidi urges Nigerians to stay hopeful on 2026 World Cup play-off-Business Day Newspaper

This information is from Shehu Dikko, the Chairman of the National Sports Commission (NSC), and not from bloggers. The other piece of good news came from the Super Eagles captain. Both of them are authorities in the football administration of Nigeria, and you cannot blame Nigerians for believing them.

My concern is when will FIFA come out to give their final verdict on the matter and settle this matter for once so that Nigerians can move on, it's not fair that news sites are using us to gain traffic. Since the super eagles lost the world cup qualifiers to DR Congo, it has been from one fake news to another that FIFA has ruled it's case in favor of the super eagles. I think that we shouldn't take any further news seriously until FIFA comes out with their final verdict that is if they have not done so already. I'm not in a hurry to believe anything that I hear on news sites except from reputable TV stations. Nigeria, has lost to Congo, and we are out of the world cup, these people should stop playing with people's emotions, if they are pursuing the case let them do so without blowing their trumpets.

[DiMarxist]

And this is another National Newspaper again.

I am not arguing on this matter but they should give us a legit information and because of this fake news, I have unfollow some of the blogs channels on social media.

This is a big news that some blogs know many Nigerians are interested in the outcome, so expect that they will be taking advantage of your interest to gain traffic. They will post headlines that have half truth, or things that people want to read. Best not be to be expecting much as a Nigerian who has heard the news of the Super Eagles trying to take a case against Congo. We have failed to qualify for the World Cup, that is something we should be able to accept. Sometimes I think that the NFF are elongating these issues because they have their personal interest in the allocation that the FIFA will give to the Super Eagles for the World Cup.

A few gullible Nigerians will as well fall for all of these cheap traffic bait by all these bloggers just because they want something that looks like it  is giving them some sort of hopes that they are going to make it to the world cup. they had all the chance to qualify for the world cup but failed and now Nigerians want to be hoping that they can through this very tacky means. i wish Nigerians, especially the news mongers will soon wake up from their sleep and get passed this as the reality is already staring them in the face.

Any Nigerian who is still hopeful of qualifying for the world cup may be dreaming because, Nigeria lost the world cup ticket long time ago. What is the essence of trying to qualify for a major world sporting event through the back door. The fact is that FIFA has given it verdict on this matter even, if they have remained silent already DRC name is in the playoffs draws. This alone should tell you that Nigeria has missed out on the world cup.

[Ronsbit]

And this is another National Newspaper again.

I am not arguing on this matter but they should give us a legit information and because of this fake news, I have unfollow some of the blogs channels on social media.

This is a big news that some blogs know many Nigerians are interested in the outcome, so expect that they will be taking advantage of your interest to gain traffic. They will post headlines that have half truth, or things that people want to read. Best not be to be expecting much as a Nigerian who has heard the news of the Super Eagles trying to take a case against Congo. We have failed to qualify for the World Cup, that is something we should be able to accept. Sometimes I think that the NFF are elongating these issues because they have their personal interest in the allocation that the FIFA will give to the Super Eagles for the World Cup.

A few gullible Nigerians will as well fall for all of these cheap traffic bait by all these bloggers just because they want something that looks like it  is giving them some sort of hopes that they are going to make it to the world cup. they had all the chance to qualify for the world cup but failed and now Nigerians want to be hoping that they can through this very tacky means. i wish Nigerians, especially the news mongers will soon wake up from their sleep and get passed this as the reality is already staring them in the face.

Any Nigerian who is still hopeful of qualifying for the world cup may be dreaming because, Nigeria lost the world cup ticket long time ago. What is the essence of trying to qualify for a major world sporting event through the back door. The fact is that FIFA has given it verdict on this matter even, if they have remained silent already DRC name is in the playoffs draws. This alone should tell you that Nigeria has missed out on the world cup.

You never can tell what would or could be FIFA resolution, and going by the laws, DR. breached FIFA protocols, so we should not expect less after all. Any other nation could fight dirty to get there, irrespective of how it would look, as long as they have facts at hand, the law could favour them to have their way up there, and there is nothing anybody can do about it. So if FIFA's judgment favours the Eagles, so be it.

[Mr Reporter]

Well if a could understand everything I think the super eagles really try they best but their best but it was not really easy for them to take the first place of the season…but now why is it a pain to the ass for the super eagles right this is the part am trying to figure out right now…well the Dr Congo i feel they try their best with even any side of cheat and it was never stated that they cheat until now…it their is anything I hate most sir your trying to cover you not winning over something and calling the team cheat…i feel they had cheated the system should be able too see it and every bit of it should be shown…all this things are very inaccurate next season.

What is NFF problem, why can't them accept defeats for once and allow the matter to slide. Dr congo defeated the super eagles and they were no traces of cheating. It was a well convince victory so why bring up a case out of nowhere.  
However why is that I haven't seen the information in the news,I believe it might be another rumour or a fake news with an aim to drag people attention back to that match. To me Dr congo played well against the super eagles and they won convincingly, the NFF are fighting an already lost case.

My question is what is really important to drag the attention of fans to what really not necessary see in all this am still seeming the faults of the NFF in all this matters because they are the ones who are to play some vital roles in this main issue to me all this are longer talks from the both parties and to be honest all this are not much need of the truth is to be told precisely…

I wounded how they are all happy to see such kinds of discrimination and disagreements from the both parties which is really not supposed to be so that the majority NFF who are to setting this matter clamly without proof and long story the question how is it going to work how is it even possible that next season this might be difficult for they from people..

[Agbe]

Nigerians are overreacting unnecessarily. Nigeria has most times qualified for the World Cup without the so-called backdoor. In this case, we were knocked out of the playoff and we saw an infringement on FIFA rules on the side of the Congo DR. The NFF did well to summit a protest letter.

What Shehu Dikko was simply saying was that FIFA has not given a verdict on the matter has not been given. Many of us would be celebrating if the judgement had favored us.  

I don't know why Nigeria NSC (Nigeria Sports Commission) is dragging this to this extent, they would leave this case and move on. As for if Nigeria wins this case, and qualified to play the WC. They won't go far. We have seen them in many times. And likewise Dr. Congo. They should allow r. Congo to participate and feel the impact of WC. FIFA is carefully looking at the case file and will give it's verdict on the appropriate time.

[Roseline492]

My concern is when will FIFA come out to give their final verdict on the matter and settle this matter for once so that Nigerians can move on, it's not fair that news sites are using us to gain traffic. Since the super eagles lost the world cup qualifiers to DR Congo, it has been from one fake news to another that FIFA has ruled it's case in favor of the super eagles. I think that we shouldn't take any further news seriously until FIFA comes out with their final verdict that is if they have not done so already. I'm not in a hurry to believe anything that I hear on news sites except from reputable TV stations. Nigeria, has lost to Congo, and we are out of the world cup, these people should stop playing with people's emotions, if they are pursuing the case let them do so without blowing their trumpets.

Are you still on the page of FIFA coming to give an explanation?, people can get all confused because of news but FIFA will never say anything about this, there Opinion and answer has already given Congo their consent to stay and attempt the qualifier, so is only Nigerians that have said no to moving on and forget about this chance they want FIFA to give super eagles, people would just be persisting on this issues while the country in question will be going far with world cup matches. Except those who are desperate would be thinking and believing what those news are saying.

[Zigabel]

You never can tell what would or could be FIFA resolution, and going by the laws, DR. breached FIFA protocols, so we should not expect less after all. Any other nation could fight dirty to get there, irrespective of how it would look, as long as they have facts at hand, the law could favour them to have their way up there, and there is nothing anybody can do about it. So if FIFA's judgment favours the Eagles, so be it.

Even if it turns out FIFAs resolution is such that may want to favor the super eagles, i still see it as embarrassing that the super Eagles will have to make it to the world cup through such route, even if other countries would want to play dirty to get there, must it be the super eagles, not like we are even sue they ae going to win the World cup should they get there, so what's the need, they have next time to attempt it, the should try and qualify next time, instead of looking for alternative routes like this.

[letteredhub]

These fake news carriers should be ashamed of themselves that Nigeria couldn't make it to the world cup instead, of bringing up what has happened in the past and forgotten in order for people to read fake news and make money from them. How is it possible that FIFA will penalise Congo for Nigeria. In the beginning of this rumor, I didn't believe it.

I didn't even thought of the news being a fake news when I was reading Wakate post, but your post has made me to give the news about Nigeria still pushing for FIFA to penalize DR Congo and disqualify them from the world cup tournament to be all fake news. People should always verify to know if the information they are bringing up here is 100% true so that we won't be deliberating on fake news.

I have heard about this information in local news outlets but I don't know how much truth it hold because this days news outlets can deliberately sell out fake and unconfirmed informations just to get traffic to their site. Such is the tendencies some of these new generation news outlets are exhibiting and the authorities needs to sanction them for these fake news. Nigeria as I understand lost their ticket in the WC qualifiers and that's the fact that they won't be participating in this year WC tournament again.