The African road to the 2026 World Cup delivered a heartbreaking twist for Nigeria, who drew 1–1 with DR Congo in Rabat.

DR Congo are now just 180 minute away from ending 52 year World Cup absence after edging Nigeria 4-3 on penalties in tense CAF play off final in Rabat on Sunday night. After 1-1 draw across 120 ...

A young man explained that he had a dream showing him the decision FIFA might make on the World Cup eligibility dispute In a petition filed against DR Congo by Nigeria, he said he had a dream and ...

Nigeria asks FIFA to investigate DR Congo for fielding ineligible players after African World Cup qualifier defeat for 2026.

RABAT, Morocco (AP) — A Congo team staff member used voodoo during the penalty shootout, Nigeria coach Éric Chelle claimed after the African soccer power was eliminated from qualifying for the 2026 ...

RABAT, Morocco — Congo advanced to the World Cup intercontinental playoffs after beating Nigeria in a Sunday night penalty shootout. Chancel Mbemba struck the decisive spot kick to seal a 4-3 shootout ...

Nigeria will not play at the 2026 World Cup after they lost on penalties to DR Congo in a play-off in Rabat. The two teams could not be separated after 120 minutes of action with Frank Onyeka and ...

After a 1-1 draw in the CAF play-off final, DR Congo won 4-3 on penalties as captain Chancel Mbemba, who scored the winner in the semi-final over Cameroon, converted the winning spot-kick to keep ...