Eii Ghana! The Super Eagles of Nigeria, dem dey vex waa after dem lose to DR Congo for the African World Cup qualifying playoffs. The match finish 1-1 after extra time, but DR Congo win 4-3 on penalties. But chale, the drama no end there o!
Nigeria Coach Alleges 'Voodoo' Practices
Nigeria coach Eric Chelle dey claim say DR Congo players dey do “voodoo” during the penalty shootout! He even confront the DR Congo staff after the match. Eish, things dey happen!
According to Chelle, “During all of the penalties, the players of Congo were doing some voodoo.” DR Congo side dey deny the allegations o, but the matter dey cause wahala for social media.
Ndidi's Suspension U-Turn
Before the match, there was confusion about whether Wilfred Ndidi go dey play or not. Initially, dem say he dey suspended because of yellow cards. But CAF later change the decision, say yellow cards from the standard qualifiers no dey count for the play-offs. So, Ndidi get to play, but e no help Nigeria win.
DR Congo Awaits World Cup Playoff Draw
Now, DR Congo dey wait for the draw for the inter-confederation playoffs in March. Six teams go dey compete for two spots at the 48-team World Cup for Canada, Mexico, and the United States next year. We go dey watch to see if dem go make am!
Match Summary
- Nigeria score early through Frank Onyeka.
- Meschack Elia equalize for DR Congo.
- Match end 1-1 after extra time.
- DR Congo win 4-3 on penalties.
- Nigeria coach alleges “voodoo” practices.
So, chale, football be serious business o! From voodoo allegations to suspension u-turns, this match get everything. We go dey follow the story as e dey unfold.