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Nigerian national team coach Eric Chelle accused Congolese players and coaching staff of using black magic during the penalty shootout
2026 World Cup Qualification
, Sunday (16/11).
The 2026 World Cup Qualification Africa zone play-off match was fierce.Nigeria took the lead through Frank Onyeka’s goal, but Meschak Elia equalized.
Until the extra time or 120 minutes were over, there were no additional goals.The match continued via penalty shootout.The penalty shootout was tight and Nigeria lost with a score of 3-4.
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During the penalty shootout, Chelle looked emotional.He shouted and was about to approach the Kongo coaching staff.Chelle even wanted to throw a mineral water bottle, but was thwarted.
After the match, Chelle said Congolese players and coaching staff used ‘maraboutage’.This is a term associated with spiritual manipulation in the form of black magic.
“The DR Congo players are doing maraboutage. During the penalty shootout the Congo players are doing voodoo. This is why I’m nervous about facing it,” said Chele as quoted by
Pulse Sports
.
This accusation was immediately denied by the Congolese side.They denied any maraboutage practices from players or coaching staff.According to the Congolese side, Chelle was frustrated after losing the penalty.
With this result, Congo will represent Africa in the intercontinental play-off for the 2026 World Cup Qualifiers. Congo will face representatives from Asia, South America, Central and North America, and Oceania.
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