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Nigeria head coach accuses DR Congo of using 'voodoo' during penalty shootout defeat

DR Congo players during the penalty shootout - (REUTERS)

Nigeria head coach Eric Chelle has accused DR Congo players of practising 'voodoo' during their penalty shootout victory on Sunday.

DR Congo won 4-3 on penalties in Morocco to advance to the World Cup 2026 inter-confederation play-offs in March, and end the Super Eagles' hopes of competing in next summer's expanded tournament.

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