DR Congo won the African play-off final against Nigeria 4-3 on penalties after a 1-1 draw, preventing Nigeria from qualifying for the FIFA World Cup for the first time since 2018. Following the match, Nigeria’s football federation lodged a protest with FIFA regarding the eligibility of several DR Congo players who had switched allegiance, citing domestic laws on dual citizenship. Despite the protest, FIFA has included DR Congo in the upcoming intercontinental play-offs as they aim for their first World Cup appearance since 1974.
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