Super Eagles head coach, Eric Chelle, dey risk FIFA punishment after im make serious allegation following Nigeria 2026 World Cup playoff loss to DR Congo.
After Super Eagles lose 4-3 for penalty shoot-out on Sunday (after 1-1 draw for 120 minutes), Chelle shout say people wey dey DR Congo technical area dey “use voodoo” during the penalty kicks. Members of him coaching crew even hold am make e no cause bigger wahala.
The Malian coach don later apologize, say na emotion push am to talk wetin e talk.
But football analyst and former FIFA anti-racism taskforce member, Osasu Obayiuwana, warn for X say Chelle fit get heavy fine or even touchline/stadium ban. According to am, the punishment fit make Chelle miss up to two-thirds of Nigeria AFCON group matches.
FIFA never talk officially, but many dey expect disciplinary action soon.
