US EditionNigeria Coach Claims ‘Voodoo’ by Congo Staff During Penalty Shootout Loss in World Cup Qualifying
DR Congo won 4-3 on penalties after a 1-1 draw, denying Nigeria a World Cup spot; Nigeria missed three penalties and lost star striker Victor Osimhen to injury.
- Nigeria lost to the Democratic Republic of Congo in a penalty shootout, eliminating them from the 2026 World Cup qualifiers after a 1-1 draw in regular and extra time. This marks Nigeria's second consecutive failure to qualify for the World Cup.
- Coach Eric Chelle accused a DR Congo staff member of using voodoo during the match, stating this made him nervous.
- The Congolese team advanced to the intercontinental playoffs, while Nigeria failed to qualify for a second consecutive World Cup.
- Chelle's accusations were met with mixed reactions from fans, with some dismissing them as excuses for their loss.
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The favored Nigerians were defeated in the African playoff finale DR Congo. National coach Eric Chelle had a questionable explanation for this.
The Nigerian national football team failed to qualify for two consecutive World Cups for the first time since 1990. This time, the Nigerians' path in qualifying was stopped by Congo, who won the playoff final on penalties. After the match, Nigeria coach Eric Chelle wanted to physically confront one of the Congo coaching staff. He accused him of using voodoo magic.
Victor Osimhen fails with Nigeria in the World Cup-Quali. After that there are voodoo accusations.
Sydney Morning Herald
Nigeria coach blames voodoo for shootout loss
Nigeria coach Éric Chelle claimed a Congo team staff member used voodoo during the penalty shootout after his side was eliminated from qualifying for the 2026 World Cup.
Nigeria will not participate in the next World Championships after being eliminated to the penalty kicks from the Congo: for its ct, however, the causes are to be sought elsewhere. Here are the incredible accusations in press conference
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