NFF HAS FORMALLY PETITIONED FIFA OVER ALLEGATIONS THAT THE DR CONGO FIELDED INELIGIBLE PLAYERS DURING THEIR DECISIVE 2026 FIFA WORLD CUP PLAYOFF ENCOUNTER. (PHOTO).

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 NFF has formally petitioned FIFA over allegations that the DR Congo fielded ineligible players during their decisive 2026 FIFA World Cup playoff encounter   Speaking with journalists at an event on Tuesday, Mohammed Sanusi, NFF general secretary, accused the Congolese FA of deceiving FIFA into clearing players for its national team despite their status contravening the country’s citizenship laws. Sanusi said DR Congo laws established that “you cannot have dual nationality”, adding that several members of the Leopards squad at the playoffs have both European and Congolese passports. He said the DR Congo FA was “fraudulent” in its registration of the players, and the NFF has submitted a petition to FIFA to investigate the matter.   “FIFA cleared the players because FIFA’s eligibility rule is different from DR Congo’s rule. FIFA regulations say that once you have the passport of your country, you are eligible,” Sanusi said.   “But our contention is that FIFA was deceiv...

PRESIDENT TINUBU COMMENDS MILITARY ON SUCCESSFUL OPERATIONS IN NORTH-WEST, PLEDGES SUSTAINED SUPPORT. (PHOTO). #PRESS RELEASE.


 STATE HOUSE PRESS RELEASE


PRESIDENT TINUBU COMMENDS MILITARY ON SUCCESSFUL OPERATIONS IN NORTH-WEST, PLEDGES SUSTAINED SUPPORT


President Bola Tinubu receives with relief the news of the strings of successful operations against security threats in the north-west by troops of the Nigerian military.

 

He says the success of the operations gives further assurance that our security operatives are up to the task of  ensuring the peace and security of the nation.

 

Troops of Operation Hadarin Daji, on Thursday, neutralised a wanted bandit leader, Halilu Sububu, who had been unleashing terror on citizens in Zamfara, Sokoto, and other parts of north-western Nigeria. The troops also killed  another terrorist Sani Wala Burki in a Joint Operation in Katsina, and  busted a terrorist enclave in Kaduna, where 13 kidnapped students were freed.

 

The successful operations follow the President's directive to the service chiefs to relocate to the zone until normalcy is restored. 

 

President Tinubu commends the military high command, the intelligence agencies, and the troops for their valiant efforts, synergy, and dedication, which have resulted in the recent laudable outcomes.

 

The President also commends the entire security apparatus for the improved security in the nation and enjoins them to sustain their efforts until immediate and latent threats are permanently removed.

 

President Tinubu reassures the security agencies of his continued support in achieving the priority objective of keeping the nation safe and secure.

 

Bayo Onanuga 

Special Adviser to the President 

(Information & Strategy)

September 14, 2024

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