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The Super Eagles are set to face the Leopards of DR Congo in the 2026 World Cup playoff final at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat, Morocco.
In a post shared on the official Super Eagles X handle on Sunday, the team confirmed Wilfred Ndidi as captain for the decisive fixture.
The squad features Victor Osimhen leading the attack with Benjamin Fredrick and Calvin Bassey pairing up in defense after an impressive last time out
Nigeria’s line-up vs DR Congo:
23. Stanley Nwabali (GK); 2. Benjamin Fredrick, 3. Zaidu Sanusi, 4. Wilfred Ndidi (C), 6. Semi Ajayi, 7. Ademola Lookman, 8. Frank Onyeka, 9. Victor Osimhen, 11. Samuel Chukwueze, 17. Alex Iwobi, 21. Calvin Bassey.
Substitutes:
Maduka Okoye, William Ekong, Chidera Ejuke, Akor Adams, Bright Osayi-Samuel, Tolu Arokodare, Moses Simon, Michael Onyemaechi, Abdullahi, Obasogie, Adike, Chidozie Awaziem.
Kick-off is scheduled for 8 pm Nigerian time, with a win sending Nigeria to the intercontinental playoff for a place at the 2026 World Cup.
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DR Congo take the lead in the shootout. 4-3
Super Eagles slip as Semi Ajayi misses his penalty in the shootout.
DR Congo level the shootout at 3–3.
Chidera Ejuke scores for Nigeria in the shootout. Nigeria leads 3-2
DR Congo strike back
Super Eagles convert their next penalty as Nigeria’s 13th kicker finds the net.
Tuanzebe fails to convert for DR Congo.
Akor Adams keeps Super Eagles alive with a penalty conversion.
DR Congo take the lead in the shootout as Sadique scores
Super Eagles miss again as Moses Simon fails to convert the second penalty
Nwabali denies DR Congo’s first penalty
Calvin Bassey blazes Nigeria’s first spot-kick over the bar
FULL TIME – Nigeria, DR Congo deadlocked, playoff heads to penalties
120′ – Nwabali makes a brilliant save from a DR Congo free kick
Nigeria, DR Congo resume for second half of extra time
Half-time in extra time as scores still level
102′ – Chance for Nigeria as Tolu Arokodare’s header goes over the bar.
EXTRA TIME: Super Eagles kick off the first period against DR Congo.
FULL-TIME: Super Eagles, DR Congo share spoils, playoff goes to extra time
83′ – DR Congo nearly scores after a Nwabali error, Nigeria survive
75′ – DR Congo apply pressure as Super Eagles struggle to settle
SECOND HALF: Super Eagles get the second half underway against DR Congo
45′ – Half-time: Nigeria, DR Congo share spoils in first half
32′ – M. Elia scores as DR Congo draw level
18′ – Wilfred Ndidi’s shot is brilliantly saved by the DR Congo keeper.
011′ – Chance for DR Congo goes wide
03′ – Frank Onyeka scores for Nigeria
01′ – Kick Off: DR Congo get the game underway
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