At least 131 people have died due to the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
The NFF has less than 10 days to successfully appeal the decision before the 2026 World Cup inter-confederation playoff tournament.
President Cyril Ramaphosa, in a statement, said he informed UN secretary-general António Guterres on January 12 about the decision.
The Africa Cup of Nations is about celebrating the vibrant cultures across the continent with fans, most of whom show these colours in the stands.
“It is a great moment for the country and I’m sure it will be an amazing tournament,” Mr Mohammed told The Gazette.
The Congolese will face the winner of the semi-final tie between New Caledonia and Jamaica for one of the two tickets to the World Cup.
The Eagles were edged out of the qualifiers after a 1-1 draw in extra time, followed by a 4-3 penalty loss to DR Congo on Sunday.
Mr Tinubu said that although the defeat was painful, the team deserved commendation for their spirited push, particularly after winning the first playoff match against Gabon.
To qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Nigeria will face Gabon in a play-off in November.
Mr Risch called for action against the persecution of Christians in Nigeria, Congo, and Mozambique.
