Nigeria: Women's World Cup - 'Controversial' FIFA Rule Gives Nigeria Lifeline

Two days after a FIFA rule broke the hearts of many Nigerians, the same rule may help the country qualify for the next round of the tournament.

On Monday, the Super Falcons of Nigeria were heartbroken as their qualification hopes for the Round of 16 at the ongoing Women's World Cup in France was thrown in the balance due to a controversial newly-introduced FIFA rule.

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