Johannesburg, Nov 16, 2025 (AFP) - DR Congo upset Nigeria and keep 2026 World Cup dream alive

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2025-11-17

Democratic Republic of Congo ended Nigeria's hopes of qualifying for the 2026 World Cup with a penalty shootout victory in the African play-offs final on Sunday. DR Congo and Nigeria drew 1-1 after extra time in the tie in Rabat and the central Africans won 4-3 on penalties to book a place in inter-confederation play-offs in Mexico next March. In a nerve-riddled shootout in which four spot-kicks were saved and another missed, DR Congo captain......

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