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Nigeria out as FIFA confirms DR Congo spot in 2026 World Cup
FIFA announced the final line-up for the inter-confederation play-off event on Wednesday, with DR Congo representing Africa, crushing Nigeria’s chances of qualifying for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
In an accreditation notice circulated to journalists ahead of the competition, FIFA detailed the tournament format and listed the six participating nations. DR Congo’s inclusion leaves no room for Nigeria, whose football federation had challenged their defeat in the CAF play-offs in November 2025.
The Nigeria Football Federation submitted an official protest, claiming that the DR Congo national football team used ineligible players in the crucial match, which finished 1-1 before Nigeria were defeated in the penalty shootout. The appeal had aimed to have the outcome overturned and secure Nigeria a spot in the inter-continental play-offs.
However, FIFA’s latest communication does not refer to any changes to the qualified teams, signaling that the original result will stand and confirming Nigeria’s elimination.
Confming the development in a statement, FIFA said, “The FIFA World Cup 2026 Play-Off Tournament will see six teams fight it out for the final two places at the FIFA World Cup 2026™, to be staged in Canada, Mexico and the United States across 16 Host Cities.”
“All of the six teams have now been decided, with Bolivia, Congo DR, Iraq, Jamaica, New Caledonia, and Suriname confirmed as qualifiers.”
The play-off tournament gets underway on March 26.
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Footballer Derrikson Quiros announces break-up with girlfriend three days after pitch proposal.
Costa Rica footballer Derrikson Quiros has broken up with his fiancée just three days after he proposed to her on the pitch as football lovers watched.
The Xelaju player, who recently played in a National League Clausura match, chose to propose to his girlfriend, Wendy, after the match ended.
He went down on one knee to propose, and she accepted, after which they shared a kiss.
However, only three days after their public engagement, Quiros announced that he had split with his girlfriend.
“Yes, it is true that my relationship has ended,” he wrote on his Instagram Stories. “It was a difficult personal situation, like any breakup, but I prefer to handle it with respect and maturity.”

The Costa Rican footballer didn’t specify what caused this shocking turn of events.
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US rapper NBA Youngboy announces birth of his 13th child, 3rd with wife Jazlyn Mychelle
American rapper, NBA Youngboy, has once again expanded his already large family.
The 26-year-old chart-topping artist and his wife Jazlyn Mychelle, on Sunday, Febuary 22, welcomed their third child together, marking his 13th child overall.
The excited father confirmed the news himself in an emotional and candid Instagram post, featuring footage from the delivery room.
In the clip, YoungBoy joyfully announced the arrival of the couple’s newest baby girl, playfully referring to his wife as his “gangsta” after giving birth to their child.
The newborn joins a household that already includes YoungBoy and Jazlyn’s son and daughter from their marriage, as well as 10 other children the rapper has from previous relationships.
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LaLiga: Ighalo predicts what’ll happen to Lookman playing under Simeone at Atletico Madrid
Former Manchester United striker, Odion Ighalo has expressed confidence that Ademola Lookman will thrive under manager Diego Simeone at Atlético Madrid.
Describing Simeone as an astute and tactical manager, Ighalo believes that Lookman’s transition to one of Spain’s premier clubs will significantly enhance his development as a player.
Since his recent move from Atalanta on a four-and-a-half-year contract, Lookman has made a strong impression, registering four goals and two assists in just six appearances for Atlético.
“Playing under Diego Simeone’s guidance will benefit Lookman because Simeone is a tactical and intelligent coach.
“I see this [Lookman’s move from Atalanta to Atletico] as a good step forward in his career,” Ighalo stated in an interview with Winwin.
Lookman is expected to play a key role when Atletico Madrid host Club Brugge in the return leg of their Champions League Round of 16 playoffs in mid-week.
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