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- The Nigeria vs DR Congo World Cup qualifier match will be played Stade Prince Herithier Moulay El Hassan on Sunday night.
- Kickoff is at 10:00 PM EAT.
A mouthwatering fixture awaits at the Stade Prince Herithier Moulay El Hassan in Rabat on Sunday night, as two African giants, Nigeria and DR Congo, lock horns for a single spot to represent the continent in the 2026 World Cup inter-confederation playoffs.
The victorious team will join five other sides: one from CONMEBOL, another from Oceania, a single representative from Asia, and two from CONCACAF.
The two highest FIFA-ranked teams will receive byes to the finals in Pathway 1 and Pathway 2, while the remaining four nations will compete in semifinal ties for a place in the final. The winners of each pathway will be awarded the last two spots in Pot 4 of the 2026 World Cup draw.
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Nigeria, who have not qualified for the World Cup since the 2018 edition, secured their place in this final after a commanding 4-1 victory over Gabon on Thursday.
It was a dominant second-half display that saw Akor Adams open the scoring.
Mario Lamina equalized in the 89th minute, but Chidera Ejuke swiftly restored the Super Eagles’ lead at the Moulay Hassan Stadium before Victor Osimhen sealed the win with a late double, providing crucial momentum for this decisive encounter.
For Sebastien Desabre’s DR Congo, their qualification was a bittersweet affair, requiring a stoppage-time goal to overcome a defiant Cameroon side.
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Captain Chancel Mbemba proved the hero, connecting with a perfectly delivered corner in the dying moments to secure a 1-0 victory.
With just one playoff spot available, granting passage to join the nine automatically qualified teams from Africa, this match is anticipated to be a fiercely contested battle.
Here are the key details for the Nigeria vs DR Congo World Cup playoff encounter.
SportPesa has over 2.5 odds at 2.48 odds.
What time does Nigeria vs DR Congo match kick off?
The Super Eagles and the Leopards will lock horns on Sunday, November 16, at the Stade Prince Herithier Moulay El Hassan in Rabat, with kick-off set for 10:00 PM EAT.
Nigeria vs DR Congo Team News
Wilfred Ndidi has been cleared by the Confederation of African Football (CAF) to play on Sunday night despite having accumulated two yellow cards, and he is set to feature in the Super Eagles’ squad.
Beyond that update, neither side has reported any major injuries.
However, DR Congo head coach Desabre stated that despite Nigeria being the favorites, he remains optimistic about winning.
We beat Cameroon, a strong side that took all the risks, and now we have another mountain to climb that is Nigeria, who are also an excellent team. But we will ensure that, whatever happens, we throw ourselves into the game until the final whistle.”
Nigeria will be looking to capitalize on their chances, boasting dangerous attacking players like Osimhen, who is expected to feature. DR Congo will aim to harness the threat of their sensational forward, Fiston Mayele.
SportPesa has over 2.5 odds at 2.48 odds.
Nigeria vs DR Congo H2H and current form
This will be the first meeting between these two sides since their last encounter in 2018, a friendly that ended in a 1-1 stalemate.
- Nigeria current form (all competitions): LWDWWW
- DR Congo current form: LWLWWW
Nigeria vs DR Congo prediction and betting tips
Nigeria’s last two matches have featured at least four goals, and they have scored in each of their last four outings.
DR Congo, while not entirely convincing in attack, have won each of their last three matches 1-0 and have also found the net in their previous four games.
Therefore, while Nigeria enters as the favorite, they cannot afford to underestimate the Leopards, who managed to defeat the former African champions and seven-time World Cup participants Cameroon midweek.
Therefore, fans across the world should expect a blockbuster encounter on Sunday.
