Nigeria, March 20 -- Nigeria's failure to overturn FIFA's decision on its protest against the Democratic Republic of Congo has continued to generate reactions, with FIFA-licensed agent Shina Philips urging authorities to shift focus from legal battles to rebuilding the country's football structure.

FIFA's Disciplinary Committee had dismissed Nigeria's petition challenging the eligibility of some Congolese players used during the 2026 FIFA World Cup playoff clash in Rabat, a decision the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) says they are currently appealing.

The ruling effectively maintains DR Congo's place in the intercontinental playoff race, while confirming Nigeria's absence from the qualification pathway-another painful outcome for a n...