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“Back Door Entry” — DR Congo Fires Back at NFF Amid World Cup Dispute

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2 months ago

December 17, 2025

Amid the call for investigation by the NFF, DR Congo has reacted, accusing Nigeria of attempting to enter the FIFA World Cup through the “back door”.

It can be recalled that the match ended in a 4–3 penalty shootout, and it was a defeat for Nigeria. However, recently, the NFF has called for an investigation into the DR Congo players over an alleged breach of rules.

“If you can’t win on the pitch, don’t try to win from the back door,” they wrote on their official X handle.

“The World Cup has to be played with dignity and confidence. Not with lawyers’ tricks. Bring it on!”

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Diego Simeone Calls Out Ademola Lookman Over Defensive Duties

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23 hours ago

February 27, 2026

Ese Ohwofa

Head coach of Atletico Madrid, Diego Simeone, speaks on team defense and called out a player who needs to toughen up. He shared that Ademola Lookman needs to work on defense.

“Ademola Lookman arrived with great enthusiasm and desire to keep growing. We need him to add defensive work to what he already gives us offensively, because he has that ability,” he then added.

“He’s shown it with the Nigeria national team, and we need him in that role.”

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Paul Merson Names Mohamed Salah the Greatest Winger of All Time

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23 hours ago

February 27, 2026

Ese Ohwofa

Former football legend Paul Merson states that Mohammad Salah is the greatest winger of all time.

While also praising Bukayo Saka for being the winger in form right now.

When asked in a recent interview, he stated “For the best right now, it’s probably [Bukayo] Saka for his all-around game. I will go Salah, because the numbers he’s put up are ridiculous.”