Nigeria Misses World Cup After DR Congo Defeat

This Day·17 Nov 2025·1 min read

Nigeria lost to DR Congo in a penalty shootout, ending their chances of qualifying for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The match ended 1-1 in regular time, with Nigeria failing to secure a spot in the World Cup for the second consecutive time.

Key players like Calvin Bassei, Mose Simon, and Stanley Nwabali were involved in the shootout drama. DR Congo's victory means they will play in the intercontinental playoff against Mexico.

Nigeria last qualified for the World Cup in 2018.

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