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Nigeria/Congo-Kinshasa: Nigeria Fail to Qualify for 2026 World Cup After Loss to DR Congo
DR Congo won 4-3 on penalties after a 1-1 draw with Nigeria to advance to the inter-confederation playoffs for a chance at the 2026 World Cup.
- On Sunday, the Democratic Republic of the Congo edged Nigeria 4-3 on penalties after a 1-1 draw at Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium, Rabat, Morocco.
- The Rabat mini-tournament involved the nine group runners-up competing after the nine group winners qualified last month, with the winner earning a place in the inter-confederation playoffs in March for the 48-team 2026 World Cup finals.
- Frank Onyeka opened the scoring and Meschack Elia equalised as the sides were level 1-1 after extra time; substitute goalkeeper Timothy Fayulu saved twice and captain Chancel Mbemba scored the decisive penalty.
- The victory means DR Congo keeps hopes of reaching their first World Cup since 1974 alive, while Nigeria's campaign ends at the playoff stage after failing to qualify automatically.
- A key contested moment came when a 55th-minute challenge on Noah Sadiki prompted a Congolese penalty shout that the referee did not award and no VAR check was applied, while Nigeria appeared more fatigued after needing extra time in their Thursday semifinal.
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Leaning Left2Leaning Right2Center2Last UpdatedBias Distribution34% Left, 33% Center, 33% Right
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- 34% of the sources lean Left, 33% of the sources are Center, 33% of the sources lean Right
34% Left
L 34%
C 33%
R 33%
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