FIFA Sanction Looms: Nigeria Set for Victory After DR Congo Fielded Ineligible Wan-Bissaka
Nigeria’s Super Eagles may be handed a major lifeline in their World Cup qualifying campaign as FIFA prepares to sanction DR Congo for using an ineligible player in their recent match.
Reports indicate that DR Congo featured Aaron Wan-Bissaka, the England-born right-back, despite the fact that FIFA had never approved his switch to represent DR Congo. This makes him ineligible under international football regulations.
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Because of this violation, Nigeria is expected to be awarded the match, a standard punishment for fielding an ineligible player. This decision would propel the Super Eagles straight into the final playoff round, where they will take on either New Caledonia or Jamaica for a place in the next stage.
This development brings renewed hope to Nigerian fans as the national team inches closer to the final qualification hurdle.
FIFA Sanction Looms: Nigeria Set for Victory After DR Congo Fielded Ineligible Wan-Bissaka