US EditionNigeria and DRC to Face Off in African Final for World Cup Play-Off Gala
DR Congo reached the African playoff final with a last-minute goal, joining Nigeria in Rabat; the winner advances to a six-nation inter-continental World Cup qualifier.
- On Thursday night, DR Congo secured a 1-0 victory over Cameroon when captain Chancel Mbemba scored in the 90+1 minute in Rabat, sending them to Sunday's playoff final against Nigeria.
- The African playoffs involved the best four group runners-up competing for two final spots after group winners secured nine automatic places for next year’s World Cup.
- Victor Osimhen struck twice in extra time to seal Nigeria's 4-1 win over Gabon, with Chidera Ejuke restoring the lead after 97 minutes and Akor Adams opening scoring on 78.
- A victory grants the nation a place in a six-nation inter-continental tournament in March, with Nigeria seeking a seventh World Cup and DR Congo aiming for a second since 1974 as Zaire.
- After a cagey semi that featured VAR checks, the Cameroon–DRC semi was decided by Mbemba's late strike, while a six-team intercontinental tournament is expected in Mexico with two highest-ranked nations placed directly in the final.
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