Nigeria’s 2026 World Cup exit sparks outburst as coach accuses Congo of using black magic

Nigeria head coach Eric Chelle claimed, after his team was eliminated from the Intercontinental Playoff for the 2026 World ...

World Cup VOODOO row: Furious Nigeria accuse DR Congo of using magic to make them lose penalty shoot-out and end their qualifying hopes after manag…

Chelle was held back by a member of his own coaching staff, but as Chancel Mbemba scored the winning penalty, the coach ...

Voodoo Chaos! Nigeria Blame Congo For Using 'Dark Magic' During 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifier

Congo stunned the Super Eagles, winning on penalties after a 1-1 draw. Éric Chelle accused a Congo staff of voodoo.
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Nigeria Coach Accuses DR Congo of Using ‘Magic’ to Qualify

A bizarre controversy happened during the African World Cup playoff final, where Nigeria’s national team was eliminated by DR Congo.

Nigeria coach accuses DR Congo of using ‘voodoo’ magic after penalty shoot-out defeat in World Cup qualifier

The match ended in a 1-1 draw, and then in the shootout, DR Congo reigned supreme, ending Nigeria's hopes of qualifying for the World Cup.