FIFA has sanctioned the Nigeria Football Federation and the DR Congo Football Federation over disciplinary breaches during the disputed 2026 World Cup African play-off final between the Nigeria national football team and the DR Congo national football team.
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In its latest disciplinary report on the qualifiers, FIFA said the incidents occurred during the match played on November 16, 2025 in Morocco, where DR Congo defeated Nigeria 4–3 on penalties to progress to the intercontinental play-offs.
Nigeria was fined 1,000 Swiss francs after supporters were found guilty of throwing objects during the match, breaching provisions of the FIFA Disciplinary Code. The Congolese federation received a heavier fine of 5,000 Swiss francs after its fans were reported to have used laser pointers or similar electronic devices.
Following the defeat, Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle accused DR Congo officials of using voodoo during the match.
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