FIFA World Cup Qualifying - CAF

Nigeria vs Congo DR, 2026 World Cup Qualifying - CAF, Playoff Final

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Nigeria are hosting Congo DR at Stade Prince Moulay Abdallah, Rabat, Morocco, starting on . The match is a part of the FIFA World Cup Qualifying - CAF.

Nigeria Leaders

# Player Stats
Victor Osimhen Matches: 6, Goals: 8
Akor Adams Matches: 3, Goals: 2
Tolu Arokodare Matches: 7, Goals: 1

Congo DR Leaders

# Player Stats
Cédric Bakambu.. Matches: 8, Goals: 4
11 Yoane Wissa Matches: 8, Goals: 3
Théo Bongonda Matches: 8, Goals: 3

Head To Head Record

Date Last Five Games Competition
1-1
International Friendly
5-2
International Friendly

Game Information

Competition: FIFA World Cup Qualifying - CAF

Venue: Stade Prince Moulay Abdallah
Location: Rabat, Morocco

WCQ - CAF News

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Nigeria's Troost-Ekong 'really happy' to have Ndidi back for DR Congo
Nigeria's Troost-Ekong 'really happy' to have Ndidi back for DR Congo

Nigeria captain William Troost-Ekong is glad to see Wilfred Ndidi's suspension lifted so he can face DR Congo in their World Cup playoff final.

FIFA World Cup qualifying - Wrap Victor Osimhen in cotton wool because Nigeria cannot do without him
FIFA World Cup qualifying - Wrap Victor Osimhen in cotton wool because Nigeria cannot do without him

Nigeria, thanks in large part to Victor Osimhen, shook off the chaos in their camp to soar past Gabon in extra time and claim a place in the Final of the CAF 2026 FIFA World Cup Playoffs on Sunday.

Victor Osimhen 'apologised immediately' to Nigeria teammates after missed shot against Gabon
Victor Osimhen 'apologised immediately' to Nigeria teammates after missed shot against Gabon

Star striker Victor Osimhen told ESPN that he immediately said sorry to his Super Eagles teammates after a shocking, for him, miss against Gabon in FIFA World Cupo qualifying on Thursday in Morocco.

Victor Osimhen insists Nigeria are 'locked in' after boycott drama
Victor Osimhen insists Nigeria are 'locked in' after boycott drama

Super Eagles striker says Nigeria want to qualify for the World Cup after missing out on the 2022 tournament.