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National Sports Commission Chairman Shehu Dikko said Nigeria’s hopes of reaching the 2026 World Cup now depend on FIFA’s ruling over an eligibility protest filed by the NFF.
The Chairman of the National Sports Commission (NSC), Shehu Dikko has confirmed that Nigeria’s path to the 2026 FIFA World Cup now rests entirely on a decision from FIFA.
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His comments follow a formal protest submitted by the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), alleging that the DR Congo fielded ineligible players during the decisive African play-off final.
What Dikko said
Speaking to journalists at the Presidential Villa after a meeting with Bola Tinubu, Dikko admitted that Nigeria’s on-field campaign had effectively concluded but stressed that legal proceedings were still ongoing.
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07:09 - 20.02.2026
Messi vs Ronaldo: Cristiano's ex-teammate tells Mikel who is better
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He said, “Competitively, the World Cup is a closed chapter for us. However, the legal matter is still pending.”
Despite acknowledging the setback, the NSC chairman expressed cautious optimism that a favourable ruling could see the Super Eagles reinstated and granted access to the intercontinental play-offs scheduled for March.
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07:08 - 20.02.2026
Super Eagles ace Victor Osimhen narrated the impact the passing of his father had on him.
Should FIFA uphold Nigeria’s protest, it could dramatically alter the country’s qualification prospects for the 2026 tournament.
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23:07 - 19.02.2026
‘We don't have another Rapha’ — Club boss bemoans suspension of Super Eagles star
After a goal and an assist in a superb Champions League performance, the Super Eagles star is set to miss the second leg of the Round of 16 playoffs
For now, the matter remains under review, with the nation’s World Cup hopes dependent on the outcome of FIFA’s decision.