Allegations of violence after World Cup elimination!
Galatasaray star Victor Osimhen (26) was eliminated from the African World Cup qualifiers with the Nigerian national team. Nigeria failed in the playoff final in a dramatic penalty shootout (3:4) against DR Congo.
Crazy: After the defeat, Nigerian coach Eric Chelle (48) accused his Congolese opponent of practicing voodoo.
The Malian coach said: “During the penalty shootout, a Congolese player was practicing voodoo. All the time. That’s why I was a little nervous about him.”
Specifically, he is said to have been a member of the support staff for the Congolese national team.
According to her own account, Chelle observed how the Congolese supervisor repeatedly performed a magical ritual by spraying liquid from a spray bottle.
Is it water or some other liquid? Unclear!
Éric Chelle (48) made strong accusations against Congo
These voodoo-like practices would make him and his players nervous. The Nigerian coach also accused journalists of not reporting on the issue.
But the truth also includes: Chelle came under heavy criticism after the voodoo accusations. Many critics described the statement as a “red herring” to divert attention from poor performance. His behavior was described as “unsportsmanlike and frustrating.”
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Congo coach Sebastien Desarbre (49) replaced the goalkeeper just before the penalty shootout. It should be worth it! Nigeria missed the first two penalties. Of the many people, goalkeeper Timothy Fayulu (26) finally made the decision. After the Congolese players celebrated the victory, a fight broke out. Both coaches are also involved.
After bankruptcy, Nigeria had to say goodbye to its dream of the 2026 World Cup. With this victory, Congo qualified for the intercontinental playoffs. However, participation in the World Cup cannot be confirmed.
