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DR Congo beat Nigeria to keep 2026 World Cup dream alive

Democratic Republic of Congo players celebrate after beating Nigeria via penalty shootout in the African playoff final of the 2026 World Cup Qualifiers in Rabat, Morocco on November 16, 2025 [DR Congo, Facebook]

DR Congo booked a place in the 2026 World Cup inter-confederation play-offs with a tense 4-3 penalty shootout victory over Nigeria after a 1-1 draw following extra time in Sunday’s African play-offs final.

The match, staged in Rabat, swung back and forth as the two sides fought to advance to the global showpiece.

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