"The Democratic Republic of the Congo kept their hopes of a World Cup place alive as they edged Nigeria 4-3 on penalties after a 1-1 draw at the end of extra time to win the African qualifying playoffs in Morocco. DR Congo now await the draw on Thursday for the inter-confederation playoffs in March, where six teams will chase two places at the 48-team finals."
"Nigeria, who have been to six previous World Cups, were off to a perfect start as the Congolese cleared an early cross but only onto the edge of their penalty area, where Onyeka snapped up the ball and powered home an effort, helped into the net by a slight deflection off Axel Tuanzebe. But the Congolese could have been level within nine minutes had Ngal'ayel Mukau not put his close-in effort over the crossbar after Nigeria goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali had flapped at the ball."
The Democratic Republic of the Congo defeated Nigeria 4-3 on penalties after a 1-1 draw following extra time to win the African qualifying playoff in Morocco. Chancel Mbemba converted the decisive penalty after substitute goalkeeper Timothy Fayulu, introduced a minute before the shootout, saved two kicks. Frank Onyeka scored for Nigeria in the third minute and Meschack Elia equalised in the 32nd minute. The Rabat mini-tournament featured the best runners-up from nine African qualifying groups; nine group winners had already qualified. DR Congo will compete in the inter-confederation playoffs in March for two World Cup berths.
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