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

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3 weeks ago

March 18, 2026

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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Osimhen return date is known

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10 hours ago

April 7, 2026

Logan Mclaughlin

Victor Osimhen return date from injury has been made known.

According to Aksam newspaper, the striker will return to full-team training with Galatasaray on April 20 and so will be available for the Intercontinental Derby against Fenerbache on April 26.

Osimhen injured his right forearm in a UEFA Champions League tie at Liverpool last month.

He has since undergone surgery and he is now trying to regain full fitness at the gym.

In his absence, defending champions Galatasaray have dropped eight points including losing 2-1 at fellow title challengers Trabzonspor this past weekend.

Galatasaray are aiming for a fourth straight Super Lig crown.

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Moses Usor shines in Austrian championship playoffs

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10 hours ago

April 7, 2026

Logan Mclaughlin

Moses Usor scored a goal and provided an assist for LASK to thrash Austria Vienna 4-1 in an Austrian Bundesliga Championship Playoffs.

The former Slavia Praha player assisted for the opening goal after four minutes, before he turned scorer in the 13th minute to make it 3-0 for the home side.

LASK are fourth in the championship playoffs with 22 points from 25 matches.

Their next playoff game is Friday away to second-placed Salzburg.

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Iheanacho happy to be back with a bang

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10 hours ago

April 7, 2026

Kenny Malone

Kelechi Iheanacho has said he is delighted to return to action by scoring the goal for Celtic to win at Dundee United and stay in the title chase.

Iheanacho, who has endured an injury-troubled season, came off the bench to score for Celtic to beat Dundee United 2-1 Sunday in continuation of the Scottish Premier League.

It was the first goal for the 29-year-old striker since early October.

“It feels good to help the team to get the win,” he told Celtic TV

“We really showed character and we really worked hard to get the win.

“I think, especially in the first half, we blew them away and had a few chances, but unfortunately it didn’t click.

“In the second-half they came back and scored the penalty, but at the end we got the points which is massive.”

Celtic are third in the standings behind leaders Hearts and second-placed Rangers.

After 32 rounds of matches, they have 64 points, three points behind leaders Hearts.

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