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FIFA rejects Nigeria’s petition against DR Congo as NFF…

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has already started the appeal process against the decision of the FIFA Disciplinary Committee, which rejected its petition against the Democratic Republic of Congo over the issue of eligibility of some players used by that country in the 2026 FIFA World Cup playoff match against Nigeria in Rabat, Morocco on 16 November 2025. “We have …

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Eid-El-Fitr: FG declares public holidays on Thursday and Friday, urges unity – THISAGE

By Victor Osula, Abuja The Federal Government has declared Thursday, March 19 and Friday, March 20, 2026, as public holidays to mark this year’s Eid-el-Fitr, urging Nigerians to embrace unity and peaceful coexistence. The Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, announced the holidays on behalf of the Federal Government in a statement issued by the ministry’s Permanent Secretary, Magdalene Ajani, on …

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Official – FIFA decision on NFF appeal rejecting anti-DRC protest

The Nigerian Football Federation (NFF) says it will appeal the decision of the FIFA disciplinary committee rejecting its petition against the Democratic Republic of Congo for fielding ineligible players in the World Cup qualifying playoff, OwnGoalNigeria.com reports. Nigeria protested that several players from the Democratic Republic of Congo team were ineligible for the match, which they won 4-3 on penalties …

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