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Nigeria’s chances of reaching the 2026 FIFA World Cup are still alive, according to Chairman of the National Sports Commission (NSC), Mallam Shehu Dikko, Soccernet.ng reports.
Dikko says the country has not given up hope of returning to the qualification race despite recent developments that appeared to favour the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Earlier this week, many Nigerians feared the Super Eagles’ dream had ended after FIFA released details of the upcoming intercontinental playoffs. In the announcement, DR Congo were listed as one of the six teams expected to compete for the final two places at the expanded tournament.
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Observers assumed that FIFA had already rejected Nigeria’s protest after confirming DR Congo as Africa’s representative in the playoff event.
In an official accreditation notice to media, FIFA also explained the format of the competition and confirmed the six countries that will take part in the playoff tournament in Mexico.
However, Dikko believes the listing of DR Congo does not mean that FIFA has already made a final decision on the country’s complaint.
