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  "title": "FIFA knew DR Congo used ineligible goalkeeper against Nigeria, report reveals",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/06/fifa-knew-dr-congo-used-ineligible-goalkeeper-against-nigeria-report",
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  "published": "2026-10-06T15:41:25.000Z",
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  "summary": "The Super Eagles lost to DR Congo 4-3 on penalties after a 1-1 draw following extra time in the African play-off final in Rabat, Morocco, on 16 November 2025. The post FIFA knew DR Congo used ineligible goalkeeper against Nigeria, report reveals appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria .",
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        "outlet": "Premium Times",
        "title": "FIFA knew DR Congo used an ineligible goalkeeper against Nigeria, report reveals",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/06/fifa-knew-dr-congo-used-an-ineligible-goalkeeper-against-nigeria",
        "published": "2026-10-06T15:41:25.000Z"
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        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/06/busari-names-21-player-flamingos-squad-for-2026-fifa-u-17-womens",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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