World football governing body FIFA has slammed a fine on the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) and the Federation of DR Congo for a breach of other in the world cup qualifiers playoff in November, OwnGoalNigeria.com reports.
While Nigerians are waiting for the ruling on their petition against DR Congo for fielding ineligible players in the 3-4 penalty defeat, FIFA stayed silent on it but went ahead with a charge of infraction against both teams during the game.
According to FIFA’s latest disciplinary overview released for the World Cup qualifiers, both the NFF and the Congolese FA were found guilty of separate infractions during the match played on November 16, 2025.
FIFA stated that Nigeria was penalised for a breach relating to order and security at matches, specifically involving the throwing of objects by spectators under Article 17 and Article 17.2.b of the FIFA Disciplinary Code, and the NFF was consequently fined 1,000 Swiss francs.
On their part, the DR Congo federation received a heavier sanction after supporters were found to have used laser pointers or similar electronic devices during the match. The act contravenes Article 17.2.d of the FIFA Disciplinary Code, leading FIFA to impose a 5,000 Swiss francs fine on the Congolese body.
Mohammed Mowiz Suleiman
