‘The guy from Congo was doing voodoo’ – Nigeria coach Eric Chelle sparks controversy after World Cup play-off exit

Nigeria head coach Eric Chelle delivered a remarkable allegation after his side’s elimination from the 2026 World Cup qualifiers, accusing a member of the DR Congo technical staff of performing occult gestures during the penalty shoot-out on Sunday.

The Super Eagles were beaten 4-3 on penalties after a 1-1 draw in Rabat, with misses from Calvin Bassey, Moses Simon and Semi Ajayi sealing their exit. As Lille centre back Chancel Mbemba converted the decisive spot-kick, Chelle sprinted…