Nigeria is not going to be on the 2026 World Cup after they misplaced the CAF playoff closing to the Democratic Republic of Congo on Sunday night time.
The Super Eagles took an early lead in the primary half after Frank Onyeka’s shot was deflected in.
However the Leopards have been stage after Mechak Elia pounced on a defensive error to end previous Stanley Nwabali.
The sport ended 1-1 after 120 minutes and was selected penalties.
Calvin Bassey, Moses Simon and Semi Ajayi all missed their kicks as DR Congo clinched the ticket to signify Africa on the intercontinental playoffs.
They are going to now play in a six-team intercontinental qualifier, which shall be staged from March 23 to 31 in 2026 to determine the ultimate two sides for subsequent yr’s World Cup.
