Nigeria considers FIFA compensation claim after DR Congo eligibility revelations
A top Nigerian National Sports Commission official says Nigeria has been vindicated over their challenge to DR Congo’s use of ineligible players in World Cup qualifying and are “exploring all options,” including seeking compensation from FIFA for missing the 2026 World Cup. The NSC’s position comes after reporting by The New York Times and Le […]
A Nigerian National Sports Commission official has stated that Nigeria is "exploring all options," including seeking compensation from FIFA, following revelations about DR Congo's use of ineligible players in World Cup qualifying. The NSC's position comes after reports by The New York Times and Le Monde, which revealed that FIFA's legal officials had determined DR Congo goalkeeper Lionel Mpasi was ineligible due to his incomplete change of international association from France.
The official told ESPN that Nigeria would consider seeking compensation for the economic losses it has incurred, including the revenue the Super Eagles and the NFF would have received from participating in the World Cup, as well as the boost to the Nigerian economy. The Jamaican Football Federation, on the other hand, emphasized CONCACAF's commitment to adhering to FIFA's regulations and procedures, stating that any concerns regarding player eligibility should be thoroughly reviewed and addressed through FIFA's governance and disciplinary bodies.
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