2026 WCQ: Congo used voodoo against Super Eagles – Chelle

Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle has alleged that the Democratic Republic of Congo used “voodoo” during the penalty shoot-out in Sunday’s World Cup qualifying playoff final in Morocco.

Chelle, who addressed members of the press after the match, revealed that he directed his frustrations to some members of DR Congo’s backroom staff during the suspense-filled shoot-out.

After the match, he had stormed towards the DR Congo technical area and confronted several staff members, including head coach Sébastien Desabre, before being restrained by Nigeria’s officials.

According to Chelle, members of the Congolese bench used “voodoo” during the kick. He added that he saw someone in their technical area using “something water” in an attempt to jinx Nigerian players.

“During all the penalty sessions, the guy from Congo did some voodoo. Every time, so this is why I was a little nervous after him,” Chelle said.
Source: The Sun