Nigeria vs DR Congo: Hope this is not a trap - reactions as CAF clears Ndidi for Leopards game
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Nigerians have questioned the eligibility of Wilfred Ndidi for the Super Eagles World Cup playoff final against DR Congo on Sunday.
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Nigeria will play DR Congo at the Moulay Hassan Stadium in Rabat, Morocco with the match kicking off at 8 pm and the winner will secure a spot in the inter-confederation playoffs next year, vying for one of the two remaining spots in the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
CAF clears Ndidi
The biggest news ahead of the match is the confirmation from the Confederation of African Football (CAF) that Wilfred Ndidi is eligible to play for Nigeria against DR Congo.
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This comes after concerns that Ndidi might be suspended due to accumulated yellow cards during the World Cup qualifiers.
However, Super Eagles announced through their X page that CAF has clarified that the cautions from the qualifying rounds do not carry over into the playoff stage, making Ndidi available for selection.
TEAM NEWS UPDATE 📰
— 🇳🇬 Super Eagles (@NGSuperEagles) November 15, 2025
CAF has confirmed that Wilfred Ndidi is eligible to feature for the Super Eagles in Sunday’s playoff clash against DR Congo.
Cautions accumulated during the World Cup qualifiers do not carry over into the playoffs; only confirmed suspensions apply. pic.twitter.com/hJNYMxdr64
Nigerians react
Following the announcement, Nigerians have cautioned that Ndidi should not play to avoid stories.
Found this on Wikipedia.. nitori olohun hope this isn't a trap pic.twitter.com/2DYjjcsPhl
— 💯 (@black_royalty96) November 15, 2025
Please let them confirm well ohhhhh. We don't want a situation where they take out punitive measures against us. Confirm well! Confirm very very very well. Please oh.
— POD||ThoughtLeader (@iAmPODii) November 15, 2025
It's a trap, don't fall pic.twitter.com/XwlX5Sbtuc
— osuouᴉɥƆ 🇯🇲 (@Chin0ns0) November 15, 2025
Let CAF tweet it so that we can have evidence 😂😂
— Your Village People (@olaoptech) November 15, 2025
Oga, don't take chances, better not play ndidi, there are other replacements.. no talk say we no tell you oo
— SEANKAFOR DARLINGTON (@SEANKAFOR) November 15, 2025
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