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Nigeria Lineup vs. DR Congo: Confirmed Starting XI, Team News, Roster for Super Eagles' CAF World Cup Playoff Final
Frank Onyeka's deflected goal gave Nigeria the lead in the CAF World Cup qualifying playoff final against DR Congo, with the winner advancing to the inter-confederation playoffs in Mexico.
- Underway in Rabat on Sunday, November 16, 2025, Nigeria took an early lead when a right-side cross was knocked back for Frank Onyeka's deflected finish in the CAF playoff final at Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium.
- After their extra-time win over Gabon, Nigeria reached the final as heavy favourites, having won five of their past six games, while DR Congo advanced by beating Cameroon 1-0 and hold three wins in six matches against Nigeria since 1966.
- Eric Chelle stuck with a similar side, naming a 4-5-1 lineup with Stanley Nwabali in goal, Victor Osimhen leading attack, Wilfred Ndidi cleared to play, Semi Ajayi back, and Frank Onyeka replacing Akor Adams.
- Onyeka's strike immediately lifted Nigerian players' confidence as they dominated possession, with Nigerian fans reacting enthusiastically in the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium despite it not being full.
- Winning in Rabat would send the victor to the inter-confederation play-offs next March in Mexico, where teams from AFC, OFC, CONMEBOL and CONCACAF compete for two final World Cup spots.
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