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World cup Africa play-off Finals

Nigeria 🇳🇬 vs DR Congo 🇨🇩

Date: 📆 Sunday, 16th November, 2025

Time: ⏰ 8pm 🇳🇬

Venue: 🏟️ Moulay Hassan Stadium, Rabat, Morocco

⚽️ 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers (CAF Playoffs Final)

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Good luck to the super chickens

Nigeria Vs DR Congo Head-to-Head
Super Eagles of Nigeria will face the Leopards DR Congo on Sunday in a high-stakes match with the coveted African ticket to the intercontinental play-offs for the 2026 FIFA World Cup on the line.

The Super Eagles and the Leopards booked their places in the African play-off final after impressive victories over Gabon (4-1) and Cameroon (1-0), respectively.


Historically, these two sides have gone head-to-head six times. DR Congo lead the tally with three wins to Nigeria’s two, while just one encounter ended in a draw.


Full results of Nigeria vs DR Congo encounters


05/11/1966: Nigeria 3-2 DR Congo

26/11/1966: DR Congo 1-0 Nigeria

27/12/1966: DR Congo 1-0 Nigeria

03/03/2010: Nigeria 5-2 DR Congo

08/10/2015: Nigeria 0-2 DR Congo

28/05/2018: Nigeria 1-1 DR Congo

DR CONGO PLAYERS TO WATCH

Aaron Wan‑Bissaka (West Ham United)
The England born made his debut for DR Congo in September 2025 in a 4–1 win over South Sudan national football team in Group B qualifying. Wan-Bissaka has strengthened the DR Congo defensive cover, reducing Nigeria’s usual avenues down their left side. His presence could help the Leopards stifle wide attacks and transition play quickly.

Chancel Mbemba (Lille OSC)
The long-serving captain of DR Congo with a record of 95 caps and 6 goals. He contributed immensely to his country’s Playoff berth. A towering figure in the defence, Mbemba was instrumental to his team conceding only six goals in 10 matches.

Theo Bongonda (Spartak Moscow)
Bongonda was pivotal in the qualifiers as his pacy ability from the left wing came to bear leading to goals against Sudan and South Sudan when he cut inside to finish. His crucial goal in the 1-0 win against Sudan helped his team clinch the playoff ticket.

Ngal’ayel Mukau (Lille OSC)
He is one of the rising stars in the DR Congo national team, known for his technical quality and tactical maturity despite his young age. The central midfielder who can play both defensive and attacking is known for his calmness in possession and ability to move the ball efficiently between the defensive and attacking thirds.

Arthur Masuaku (Sunderland)
He is one of the most experienced and technically gifted members of the DR Congo team. Masuaku is known for his attacking flair from defence, for overlapping runs, dribbling ability, and creative crosses from wide positions. His defensive ability is not limited to the backline as he can comfortably carry the ball forward, often acting as an additional playmaker down the left flank.

Axel Tuanzebe (Burnley FC)
He featured in nine of the 10 matches in the qualifiers, averaging four clearances and two interceptions per game. He is known for timely tackles and good reading of the game.

Osimhen Insists they have the quality to get the job done.

“We can get it done,” Osimhen told ESPN.

“We have the squad to actualize this dream of going to the World Cup because everyone wants to go to the World Cup.”

Ndidi has been cleared to play for super eagles by caf

Good one for super eagles of Nigeria

This game should be a walk in the park for Nigeria

This is where the boys will be separated from the men.

My prediction:

Nigeria 1 vs 2 DRC.

The last time I checked, Eric Chelle is still the coach of the Super Eagles

I saw wining for Nigeria and definitely it is.

Dear Super Eagles,
- GO FOR GOALS,
-GO FOR WORLD 🍛 CUP AND 🥇 GOLD,
USA - IS WAITING FOR YOU- the World 🌎 is waiting for you.
• Be Focused and Win - defeat- your enemy and Out In All Your Efforts - On The Field.
Let Africa 🌍 Continent Rejoice Again.
•God Is On Your Side - Play To Win!

I saw wining for Nigeria and definitely it is.
Nigeria all the way.

Cameroon were just unlucky on that day not converting their chances. Congo is no match for the Eagles

Wambi saka switched to Congo as second option

The 2026 FIFA World Cup in Mexico Canada and USA

Nigeria will definitely lose this game

The Super Eagles are unstoppable
Congo can not stop Nigeria from featuring in the World cup.
Nigerians are good to go

Nigeria 2

DR Congo 1

Up The Eagles.

DR congo players will be playing every match like they possessed,remember they were promised $1million per player if they can get the world cup ticket. Their players will be playing the game like hungry lions but we just have to be on our A-game.

We are here, USA here we come.

Click Like for Osimhen..that dude is doing well for SuperEagles

Omo...this congo guys get record for our head ooo...

They have won us 3 times we won them 2 times and 1 draw in the last 6 games

nigeria cant beat DRC they are not tactical at all

Perfect timing. Adrenaline Rush

NiG 2 CONGO 1

Nwabali to redeem himself tomorrow with some crucial saves . Stay tuned my fellow Nigerians

Noted and following.
Thank you.

After this match, the winner will still go and play another playoff match...

Which kind nonsense be that...

If the Super Eagles had planned properly, they would not be in this mess

If I'm a Man of pawer and authority, Nigeria super eagle will not qualify.

Is oshimeh playing? I heard no because of accumulated yellow card

Coach Chelle still dey learn coach job.
The super eagles midfield is not a perfect one but mismatch Ndidi is weak Iwobi isn't fit to that CM position he almost cost us the last match and previous one e could barely make 3 out of 10 clear passes. The same tackle Ndidi went for and received yellow card under 10minute into the game, Frank oyedika under same 10minute was introduced intercepted a player but never got penalised by the referee despite super eagles under pressure just to get a goal during match lost time .Oyedika should be our key no10. He's the heartbeat of club Bruge midfield what audacity they had to drew Barca 3-3 last champions League game. The team needs a player who can move the ball upfront creat chances and lay good passes while Oyaeka CDM plays behind him and do the dirty job just as Pedri with De Jong . Super eagles attack is good to go the defence is solid the goal man is at alert. We can face Portugal at the world cup with this play formation the least outcome would be a draw
Up CHELSEA....

I learnt ndidi is off tomorrow’s game

frndfghtr:
Is oshimeh playing? I heard no because of accumulated yellow card

I wonder why players remove shirt after scoring a goal

Makes no sense at all

The only time a player should do that is if it’s the last game of the competition and the player scores the last minute goal

Out of six meetings this guys don flog Super Eagles 3 times....that's not a good sign ☢️
Big red flag 🛑 but nonetheless we will defeat them, Congo will be walloped tomorrow night in Rabat.