2026 WC Qualifiers: D.R Congo defeat Nigeria 4-3 on penalties to book place in inter-continental playoff
Nigeria’s hopes of advancing to the intercontinental playoffs for the 2026 FIFA World Cup came to a heartbreaking end after...
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Alex Iwobi under fire after costly error draws DR Congo level in World Cup playoff
Nigeria’s World Cup qualifying hopes were put under renewed scrutiny after a misplaced pass from Alex Iwobi contributed to DR...
TP Mazembe fans vent frustration as pressure mounts on coach Lamine Ndiaye
TP Mazembe’s stuttering league campaign deepened on Sunday after a goalless draw against AS New Soger, triggering an angry reaction...
2026 World Cup Play-off: Nigeria and DR Congo starting lineups
Nigeria and the Democratic Republic of Congo have confirmed their starting lineups ahead of their decisive meeting in the African...
World Cup Qualifiers: Nigeria legend Nwankwo Kanu backs Super Eagles to overcome D.R Congo in African Playoffs final
Nigerian legend Nwankwo Kanu has thrown his full support behind the Super Eagles ahead of their clash against D.R Congo...
Nigeria captain William Troost-Ekong anticipates tough test against DR Congo in key World Cup playoff final
Nigeria captain William Troost-Ekong is anticipating a difficult test against DR Congo in the 2026 African World Cup playoff final...
Nigeria players promised $50,000 per goal ahead of decisive World Cup playoff against DR Congo
A high-stake rewards has been introduced to boost Nigeria’s push for the 2026 World Cup qualification as the team gears...
2026 World Cup African Playoffs: Nigeria vs D.R Congo Preview – H2H, Talking Points and Kick Off Time
Nigeria and DR Congo will go head-to-head in Rabat on Sunday, each chasing Africa’s single slot in the inter-confederation play-off...
Sébastien Desabre urges DR Congo to prove their progress in World Cup playoff final against Nigeria
Sébastien Desabre has challenged his DR Congo side to demonstrate their full potential as they prepare to face Nigeria in...
CAF confirms Wilfred Ndidi eligible for Nigeria vs DR Congo playoff
Wilfred Ndidi will be available for Nigeria in Sunday’s decisive 2026 World Cup African playoff final against DR Congo in...
World Cup Qualifiers: Eric Chelle eyes improved Super Eagles performance in playoff final against D.R Congo
The head coach of Nigeria, Eric Chelle, has stressed the need for his Super Eagles players to improve their performance...
Don’t stop until you secure World Cup qualification – Nigeria president Bola Tinubu to players
President of Nigeria, Bola Ahmed Tinubu has charged the Super Eagles to maintain momentum and remain focused on the ultimate...
French-Congolese defender Axel Disasi back in Chelsea first-team training
Axel Disasi has returned to senior Chelsea training in a notable shift from his preseason exile, raising fresh questions about...
Marc Brys calls for calm after Cameroon’s late World Cup exit
Marc Brys addressed Cameroon’s exit from the 2026 World Cup race after his side lost 1–0 to DR Congo in...
Cameroon’s World Cup dream ends in stoppage time against DR Congo
Cameroon’s 2026 World Cup ambitions suffered a cruel blow as they fell 1-0 to DR Congo in the CAF playoff...
Nigeria to face DR Congo without Wilfried Ndidi in playoff final
Nigeria will be without Wilfried Ndidi for Sunday’s African playoff final against DR Congo, following an accumulation of yellow cards...
2026 World Cup playoff: DR Congo stuns Cameroon in last-gasp victory to set up final against Nigeria
DR Congo booked their place in the 2026 World Cup African playoff final after a tense 1-0 victory over Cameroon...
Nigeria to face D.R. Congo in final of African Playoffs for 2026 FIFA World Cup on Sunday
D.R Congo have booked their place in the final of the 2026 World Cup African Playoffs after securing a narrow...
Nigeria defender Calvin Bassey confident ahead of World Cup playoff
Nigeria defender Calvin Bassey has expressed confidence ahead of their crucial 2026 FIFA World Cup playoff against Gabon on Thursday....
Former Burkina Faso star Alain Traore tips Gabon to upset Nigeria in World Cup playoff
Former Burkina Faso international Alain Traore has backed Gabon to upset Nigeria in the 2026 World Cup playoff on Thursday....