US EditionWorld Dams 2026: Nigeria, Gabon, Cameroon and Dr Congo, to Whom the Last Post?
Nigeria and DR Congo compete for a spot in the inter-confederation playoffs with Nigeria’s Victor Osimhen scoring twice in a 4-1 semi-final win over Gabon, officials said.
- On Sunday, Nigeria will face DR Congo in a Rabat final at Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium with a 7pm GMT kick-off to decide Africa's play-off representative.
- Nigeria reached the final after an extra‑time win over Gabon with Victor Osimhen scoring twice and Chidera Ejuke netting, while DR Congo edged Cameroon 1-0 with Chancel Mbemba's stoppage-time header.
- Cameroon's preparations have been hit by a coach–federation rift as Marc Brys reportedly clashes with the Cameroon Football Federation, delaying the squad release until four days before the semi-final.
- Victor Osimhen is one booking away from suspension under tournament rules, and UK viewers must stream the game on FIFA+, as there is no live TV broadcast.
- The mini‑tournament deciding the final two African World Cup spots puts Cameroon — an eight‑time participant — at risk of missing a ninth amid internal disputes ahead of AFCON next month.
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Nigeria To Face DR Congo In World Cup Play-Off Final
Nigeria will take on the Democratic Republic of Congo in the final of the Africa playoffs for the 2026 FIFA World Cup after both nations secured decisive victories in their semi-final fixtures in Morocco on Saturday. The Super Eagles booked their place in the playoff final with a commanding 4–1 extra-time win over Gabon at the Moulay Hassan Stadium in Rabat. Akor Adams appeared to have settled the contest when he fired Nigeria ahead in the 78th…
2026 WCQ playoffs: Super Eagles to play DR Congo in final for African ticket
Nigeria will face the Democratic Republic of Congo in the 2026 World Cup playoff final on Sunday. The winner of this game will represent Africa at the intercontinental playoff in March 2026. The Super Eagles on Thursday, thrashed Gabon 4-1 in their semi-final game, with Victor Osimhen scoring twice in extra time. In the second half of the day, DR Congo pulled off a surprise result, as they beat Cameroon 1-0. Captain Chancel Mbemba headed in a la…
In Africa, the dams in view of the World 2026 begin this Thursday. New in size, they will take place for the first time in the form of a mini-tournament, hosted by Morocco, with Nigeria-Gabon and RD Congo-Cameroon on the semi-finals program.
Nigeria and Gabon, on one side, and Cameroon and the DR Congo, on the other, face African dams in the semifinals for the 2026 World Cup on Thursday 13 November. The winners of the two matches will compete in the final Sunday 16 November and the winner will reach the intercontinental dam in March 2026, the final qualifying stage for the World Cup. For these direct elimination shocks, fought in Morocco, the history, dynamics and shape of the attac…
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