Super Eagles Lose to DR Congo in World Cup Qualifier Playoffs

Ripples Nigeria·16 Nov 2025·1 min read

The Super Eagles of Nigeria were defeated by DR Congo in the African playoffs final, ending their hopes of qualifying for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Despite a bright start with Frank Onyeka scoring early, errors led to DR Congo equalizing.

The game went to extra time and penalties, with DR Congo emerging victorious. Nigeria's missed chances mean DR Congo will represent Africa in the interconfederation playoff.

This loss marks Nigeria's failure to reach back-to-back World Cup finals.

Plus234Feed summary based on reporting from Ripples Nigeria.

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