"Nigeria failed to overcome an injury to Victor Osimhen as they lost 4-3 on penalties after a 1-1 draw in their decisive World Cup qualifier against DR Congo. Osimhen is the leading goalscorer in the Champions League this season and, as Nigeria's second-highest scorer of all time, he was aiming to lead the Super Eagles into the inter-confederation play-offs on Sunday."
"DR Congo substituted on goalkeeper Timothy Fayulu ahead of the shoot-out, and after seeing Calvin Bassey fire wide, he then made a save to deny Moses Simon. But DR Congo's takers were faltering from the spot, too, and it took another stop from Fayulu, this time to thwart Semi Ajayi, to pave the way for Chancel Mbemba to send DR Congo through."
Nigeria lost 4-3 on penalties to DR Congo after a 1-1 draw in Morocco in a decisive World Cup qualifier, eliminating Nigeria from inter-confederation play-off contention. Frank Onyeka's low shot was deflected into the net by Axel Tuanzebe after three minutes, and Mechak Elia later equalised following a failed defensive interception by Wilfred Ndidi. Victor Osimhen left the field at half-time with an injury and did not return, and Nigeria struggled for much of the second half and extra time. DR Congo had two extra-time goals disallowed for fouls before a penalty shoot-out won by Chancel Mbemba after goalkeeper Timothy Fayulu made two crucial saves. Osimhen will not be at next year's World Cup unless fitness improves, raising concerns for upcoming club and Africa Cup of Nations commitments.
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