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DR Congo beat Nigeria to keep 2026 World Cup dream alive

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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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