Nigeria will not be at the 2026 World Cup after they lost the CAF playoff final to the Democratic Republic of Congo on Sunday night.
The Super Eagles took an early lead in the first half after Frank Onyeka’s shot was deflected in.
But the Leopards were level after Mechak Elia pounced on a defensive error to finish past Stanley Nwabali.
The game ended 1-1 after 120 minutes and was decided on penalties.
Calvin Bassey, Moses Simon and Semi Ajayi all missed their kicks as DR Congo clinched the ticket to represent Africa at the intercontinental playoffs.
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They will now play in a six-team intercontinental qualifier, which will be staged from March 23 to 31 in 2026 to decide the final two sides for next year’s World Cup.
