Nigeria’s qualification hopes received a massive lifeline after the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) confirmed FIFA’s decision to dock Equatorial Guinea six points for using an ineligible player.
The ruling, delivered on Monday, instantly reshapes the qualification table, giving the Super Eagles a renewed chance to secure their spot in the 2026 World Cup.
Football fans across Nigeria have welcomed the development with excitement, describing it as “divine intervention” after the team’s earlier shaky start to the qualifiers. Sports analysts say the ruling has not only restored Nigeria’s chances but also lifted the morale of both players and supporters ahead of the crucial fixtures ahead.
Meanwhile, attention has also shifted to the future of Nigerian football administration. Fans are actively rallying support for legendary midfielder Austin “Jay-Jay” Okocha, who is being touted for a leadership role. Campaigns to back his emergence as NFF chairman are already trending online, with calls for Nigerians to “use the link in the comment section” to cast their votes in his favour.
With the renewed hope of World Cup qualification and possible reforms in football leadership, many believe a new chapter is opening for Nigerian football.
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