DR Congo emerged victorious in a tense penalty shootout, winning 4-3, which led Nigeria’s manager, Éric Chelle, to claim ‘maraboutage’. Thirty-one years ago, Nigeria made a significant impact on the global stage during their debut at the 1994 World Cup in the US, showcasing a determined spirit that saw them topping their group and almost reaching the quarter-finals by challenging Italy. However, the Super Eagles will not be heading to North America for next summer’s tournament, and they are not attributing this to their performance on the field. Following a challenging and dramatic continental playoff final on Sunday, where Nigeria was ousted by DR Congo on penalties, manager Éric Chelle alleged that his team was defeated by “voodoo”.
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