FIFA has dismissed Nigeria's protest against DR Congo for fielding an ineligible player in the World Cup qualifiers on technical grounds, including that the petition was sent to the wrong email address. According to reports, FIFA found that Nigeria's petition regarding Lionel Mpasi's nationality switch from France to Congo did not meet requirements. The appeal was also dismissed due to late filing by Nigeria. DR Congo advanced to the intercontinental playoff after a penalty shootout win.
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