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NFF appeal FIFA rejection of World Cup petition, may head to CAS

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The NFF will appeal the decision of FIFA to throw out their protest against DR Congo for allegedly fielding several ineligible players in a final Playoff clash in November with top officials saying they could take their protest to the Court of Arbitration for Sports (CAS).

Nigeria petitioned FIFA alleging that several players were fraudulently cleared to play for DRC in a final CAF Playoffs in November in Morocco.

DRC won the clash 4-3 on penalties after scores even after extra-time stood at 1-1.

NFF general secretary Mohammed Sanusi said they will appeal the FIFA verdict.

“We have received the decision of the FIFA disciplinary committee on our petition, but we are not satisfied with the decision, which rejected our petition,” Sanusi said.

“I want to assure Nigerians that the NFF have immediately commenced the process of appealing the decision.”

The Intercontinental Playoffs to decide two World Cup tickets will be staged in Mexico during the international break of March 23 to 31.

DRC will face the winners between Jamaica and New Caledonia on March 27 to battle for one of the tickets to the Mundial, which kicks off in June.

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Flying Eagles winger completes Saudi Arabia switch

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Flying Eagles winger Sani Suleiman has officially sealed a permanent transfer to Saudi Arabian club Al Qadsiah.

He did his routine medicals in Madrid, Spain, before he headed out to Saudi Arabia.

The 20-year-old winger failed to meet high expectations at Bundesliga club RB Liepzig, when he signed up in January.

The transfer to Saudi Arabia is worth around 10 million euros.

He has now signed a three-year contract with an option for an additional year.

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Falconets get Semenya boost for World Cup clash vs China

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Falconets of Nigeria have received a major boost ahead of today’s crucial U20 World Cup clash against China after Benfica striker Janet ‘Semenya’ Akekoromowei rejoined the squad.

Nigeria have been in a tug-of-war with Benfica over the striker’s release for the World Cup.

She was the first player to arrive in Poland for the tournament only for her Portuguese club to order her back to base after claiming they did not clear her for the competition.

The Falconets lacked fire power when they fell 2-0 to European champions Spain in their opening group game and Semenya, who has been capped by both the Super Falcons and Flamingos, will now be expected to be thier main goals threat.

China re top of the group after a 5-0 bashing of debutants New Caledonia.

Kick-off today is 5pm.

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Super Eagles hopeful wins Goal of the Week

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September 10, 2026

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Al Ittihad striker George Ilenikhena, who could be called up for Super Eagles forthcoming 2027 AFCON qualifiers against Madagascar and Guinea Bissau, has been rewarded for his fine form in Saudi Arabia with the Goal of the Week.

One of his two goals in the 2-1 victory over Cristiano Ronaldo’s Al Nassr won him the top prize.

In the absence of injured Victor Osimhen, Ilenikhena, who was born in Lagos but previously played for the France age-grade teams, could well be poised for his Super Eagles debut later this month.

He posted on his Instagram page a photo of him fully kitted in Super Eagles colours posing besides an imposing eagle.

Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle liked the post.

Eric Chelle has convinced the 20-year-old striker to change international allegiance to the Super Eagles after following him while he was still playing in France with AS Monaco.

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