The decision follows the heated encounter in Morocco on November 16, 2025, where DR Congo beat Nigeria 4–3 on penalties to reach the intercontinental play-offs

FIFA has fined the Nigeria Football Federation and the DR Congo Football Federation over separate disciplinary breaches during the 2026 World Cup African play-off final.

The decision follows the heated encounter in Morocco on November 16, 2025, where DR Congo beat Nigeria 4–3 on penalties to reach the intercontinental play-offs.

FIFA’s disciplinary report states that Nigeria breached match regulations after spectators threw objects onto the pitch, violating Articles 17 and 17.2.b of the FIFA Disciplinary Code. The federation was fined 1,000 Swiss francs.

DR Congo received a heavier sanction after its supporters used laser pointers or similar electronic devices, an offence under Article 17.2.d of the code, resulting in a 5,000 Swiss franc fine.

The ruling comes amid continued controversy over the match. Nigeria is still contesting the eligibility of several DR Congo players, while Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle accused Congolese officials of using “voodoo” following the defeat.

The Nigerian federation has also petitioned FIFA to investigate what it describes as the alleged fielding of ineligible players by DR Congo, claiming that the Congolese authorities misled FIFA in securing nationality switches for several overseas-born players just before the decisive fixture.

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