DOLLY PARTON RETURNS TO PUBLIC EYE TO CELEBRATE OPENING DAY AT DOLLYWOOD . (PHOTO).

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 Dolly Parton returns to public eye to celebrate opening day at Dollywood     Dolly Parton made her first public appearance in months to celebrate the opening day of Dollywood in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, on Friday. The country music icon reflected on the past year, a year after the death of her husband of nearly 60 years, Carl Dean, saying she is “doing good” and has been working to rebuild herself spiritually, emotionally, and physically after grieving and dealing with health issues that kept her from touring. Joined on stage by Dollywood president Eugene Naughton, Parton brought her trademark humor to the crowd, joking about rumors of a new husband while reaffirming her devotion to Dean. She also shared updates on her ongoing projects, including a new Broadway musical and her Dolly’s Life of Many Colors Museum in Nashville. Parton previewed the park’s 41st season, highlighting the upcoming NightFlight Expedition ride, a new “Run Dollywood” race weekend, an updated ...

FIFA HAS LAUNCHED AN INVESTIGATION INTO ALLEGATIONS THAT THE DR CONGO FIELDED INELIGIBLE PLAYERS DURING THE AFRICAN QUALIFYING PLAYOFFS FOR THE 2026 FIFA WORLD CUP, A DEVELOPMENT THAT COULD REOPEN NIGERIA’S PATH TO THE TOURNAMENT. (PHOTO).



FIFA has reportedly launched an investigation into allegations that the Democratic Republic of Congo (DR Congo) fielded ineligible players during the African qualifying playoffs for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, a development that could reopen Nigeria’s path to the tournament.

 

The Super Eagles were eliminated from the World Cup qualifying race after losing to DR Congo on penalties in the decisive playoff for Africa’s intercontinental qualifying spot. The tie ended 1–1 after extra time before DR Congo prevailed in the shootout.


However, the result is now under scrutiny amid claims that several DR Congo players may not have met FIFA’s eligibility requirements.


The ongoing probe reportedly centers on concerns that around nine players who featured for DR Congo may have switched national allegiances without completing the necessary legal and administrative procedures under Congolese law and FIFA regulations.

 

DR Congo generally does not recognise dual citizenship, meaning players who acquire another nationality are legally expected to renounce their original citizenship before representing the country in international football. FIFA eligibility rules also require compliance with both domestic law and the governing body’s statutes for changing national team allegiance.

 

Officials have also raised questions about the documentation of at least one player who had previously declined an international call-up, adding to the concerns about whether all eligibility criteria were properly met.

 


FIFA’s decision on the matter could have significant consequences. If violations of eligibility rules are confirmed, potential sanctions may include forfeiture of matches or other disciplinary actions, depending on the severity of the breaches.

 

For Nigeria, the probe offers a lifeline. Should FIFA rule in favour of sanctions against DR Congo, Nigeria’s Super Eagles, who missed out, could see their World Cup hopes revived.

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