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Nigeria's World Cup Dreams Dashed; Coach's Voodoo Claims Spark Controversy

11/20/2025

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Nigeria's 2026 World Cup bid ended 4-3 in a penalty shootout to DR Congo after a 1-1 draw.
Nigerian coach Eric Chelle accused a DR Congo player of voodoo; DR Congo manager Dodo Landu said he prayed.
Chelle apologized for the outburst.
Nigeria shifts focus to the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, while DR Congo advances to intercontinental playoffs for a first World Cup since 1974.

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Story summary

Nigeria's 2026 World Cup bid ended 4-3 in a penalty shootout to DR Congo after a 1-1 draw.
Nigerian coach Eric Chelle accused a DR Congo player of voodoo; DR Congo manager Dodo Landu said he prayed.
Chelle apologized for the outburst.
Nigeria shifts focus to the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, while DR Congo advances to intercontinental playoffs for a first World Cup since 1974.