"The teams played out a scoreless second half and 30 minutes of extra time as the match finished 1-1, before Chancel Mbemba scored the decisive spot kick to send DR Congo to the inter-confederation playoff in search of a first World Cup spot since 1974. Congo have won the African Cup of Nations two times (1968, 1974), but have only been to the World Cup once in 1974, when the country was known as Zaire."
"Nigeria will miss a second straight World Cup after losing to Congo DR in a penalty shootout in the CAF World Cup playoff final. Frank Onyeka opened the scoring early for Nigeria, but Meschack Elia levelled the score later in the first half. Up next for Congo is a six-team playoff against teams from Concacaf, CONMEBOL, Oceania and Asia, with two of the six teams earning spots for the World Cup in the United States, Mexico and Canada in 2026."
Nigeria lost to DR Congo on penalties after a 1-1 draw that remained scoreless through the second half and 30 minutes of extra time. Frank Onyeka opened the scoring early for Nigeria and Meschack Elia levelled the score later in the first half. Chancel Mbemba converted the decisive spot kick to send DR Congo to the inter-confederation playoff. DR Congo have won the African Cup of Nations twice and last appeared at the World Cup in 1974. DR Congo will compete in a six-team playoff for two 2026 World Cup berths. Nigeria will miss consecutive World Cups.
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