FIFA Documents Reportedly Raise Questions Over DR Congo Goalkeeper’s Eligibility Against Nigeria

Reported internal FIFA documents have raised fresh questions about DR Congo goalkeeper Lionel Mpasi’s eligibility during the qualifying playoff against Nigeria. Nigeria’s complaint was reportedly dismissed on procedural grounds, despite FIFA legal officials allegedly identifying incomplete documentation linked to his switch of international allegiance. Mpasi played a decisive role in DR Congo’s victory over the Super Eagles and later featured as the team secured a World Cup place. FIFA has maintained that its committees act independently and that President Gianni Infantino had no role in the decision. The report has prompted calls for greater transparency from Nigerian football officials and FIFA. It also renews debate over whether Nigeria could have been awarded the match or given a chance to continue in the playoff if the eligibility issue had been upheld.

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