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

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3 months 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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Galatasaray President: We didn’t buy Osimhen to sell him

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12 hours ago

June 15, 2026

Kenny Malone

Galatasaray President has made it clear they do not plan to sell Victor Osimhen even if a club came up with the right price for the star striker.

Galatasaray President Dursun Ozbek told Fotomac that the Turkish champions hope to keep the Super Eagles striker for “many years” despite rife speculations he could make a major transfer this summer.

Fotomac: If a €150 million offer comes in for Victor Osimhen, would you be open to negotiations?

Galatasaray President: We didn’t buy Osimhen to sell him! He’s a player who adds great value to Galatasaray and loves Galatasaray very much. We want him to serve Galatasaray for many years to come. Osimhen is also very happy at Galatasaray.

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Lucky Ezeh targets success at new Czech club

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12 hours ago

June 15, 2026

Kenny Malone

Lucky Ezeh has said he hopes for success at new Czech club Zbrojovka Brno.

The 22-year-old forward has moved from Karvina, where he scored nine goals in 34 appearances last season.

“The move to Zbrojovka is a big step for my career,” Ezeh said.

“During my talks with the club’s representatives, I got the impression that a very interesting project is being created in Brno and that Zbrojovka is strengthening on all fronts.

“I am pleased to be part of a team full of great football players and to work under the leadership of excellent coaches. I believe that together we will achieve great success.”

Zbrojovka sports director Martin Jiranek said Ezeh will be a great addition.

“He is a striker with great potential who has experience from the first league,” he remarked.

“He is hardworking, honest in his approach to training and matches and has the potential for further performance growth. We expect him to increase the competition in the offensive.”