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FIFA’s delay in 2026 World Cup verdict raises concerns ahead of Super Eagles four-nation tournament

Naija News • 2d ago
FIFA’s delay in 2026 World Cup verdict raises concerns ahead of Super Eagles four-nation tournament
Earlier this week, the Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, confirmed that the Super Eagles will participate in a Four-Nation Invitational Tournament in Amman, Jordan. Hosts Jordan, Iran, and Costa Rica are the other teams taking part in the tournament. Here is the kicker: the fixtures will be played during next month’s FIFA men’s international match window. It is the same window when the Intercontinental World Cup playoffs will be held. This has led to worry among fans, as the NFF has a pending complaint with FIFA over DR Congo’s use of ineligible players during the CAF World Cup playoffs, which the Super Eagles lost on penalty kicks. “Of course, the NFF is unsure, like we all are,” Ope Adebari, a sports analyst, reporter and producer with News Central, tells DAILY POST. “It makes sens...
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