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 ...

DR Congo beat Nigeria to reach the inter-confederation play-offs in March after a tense match in Rabat, Morocco, ended in penalties. In the final of a mini-tournament for qualification from the CAF ...

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

Nigeria’s head coach Eric Chelle has accused DR Congo players of practising ‘voodoo’ during their penalty shootout win against his team on Sunday. DR Congo defeated Nigeria 4-3 on penalties following ...

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 ...

RABAT, Morocco — 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 World ...

As many people await FIFA’s decision on the World Cup eligibility dispute between Nigeria and DR Congo, a man spoke his mind The individual took to his TikTok page to talk about the possibility of ...

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 ...

Meanwhile, DR Congo arrive riding the momentum of a statement victory over Cameroon that has them believing in a historic second tournament appearance. With everything on the line and both squads ...

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 ...