Super Eagles Set for Fierce Playoff Final Clash Against DR Congo
Nigeria will take on the Democratic Republic of Congo this Sunday in the 2026 FIFA World Cup playoff final, a match that will determine who represents Africa in the intercontinental playoff scheduled for March 2026.
The Super Eagles earned their spot in the final with a dominant 4–1 win over Gabon, powered by Victor Osimhen’s extra-time brilliance. The Napoli striker scored twice to seal the victory and remind the world why he remains one of Africa’s deadliest forwards.
Later in the day, DR Congo stunned many football fans by defeating Cameroon 1–0, thanks to captain Chancel Mbemba, who rose highest to nod in a stoppage-time winner—an iconic moment that has now set up a tense and unpredictable final.
The match will be played at the state-of-the-art Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat, Morocco, a neutral ground that promises high energy and high stakes.
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Nigeria enters the tie with momentum, confidence, and the firepower of Osimhen and other in-form attackers. Yet, DR Congo’s shock victory over Cameroon proves they are not coming to Morocco as underdogs; they are coming as giant slayers, full of grit and determination.
For the Super Eagles, this is the moment to show that their 4–1 demolition of Gabon was no coincidence but the beginning of a new era under Eric Chelle. Nigeria has the squad, the quality, and the hunger—but games like this are often won by discipline and mental strength, not just talent.
DR Congo, on the other hand, will be fuelled by belief. They have tasted what it means to upset the odds, and they will fight with everything to edge even closer to the World Cup dream.
One thing is certain: Sunday’s final will be a nerve-racking contest, a match where heroes are made and legacies are shaped. And for millions of Nigerians hoping for a return to the world’s biggest stage, this is the ultimate test.
