The claim that Nigeria has been awarded a special 2026 World Cup qualification slot by FIFA is entirely FALSE. The Super Eagles lost the CAF play-off final to DR Congo on penalties in November 2025.
The claim that Nigeria has been awarded a special 2026 World Cup qualification slot by FIFA is entirely FALSE. The Super Eagles lost the CAF play-off final to DR Congo on penalties in November 2025.
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