Nigeria vs DR Congo live updates: Follow as Super Eagles battle Leopards for intercontinental playoff spot

Super Eagles of Nigeria are back in action tonight as they battle DR Congo for a place in the Intercontinental World Cup playoffs, Soccernet.ng reports.

After a dramatic extra-time win over Gabon in the semifinals, the three-time African champions will be eager to take another decisive step toward the 2026 Mundial.

Eric Chelle’s men created a flurry of chances against Gabon and could have wrapped the game up in regulation time, but their wastefulness forced an extra 30 minutes before eventually powering to a 4–1 victory.

With confidence restored and all invited players fully fit—including Wilfred Ndidi, who has been cleared to feature—the Super Eagles head into this clash looking sharp.

DR Congo arrived in Rabat with equal determination, having stunned Cameroon with a last-minute winner from captain Chancel Mbemba.

Chancel Mangulu Mbemba controls the ball during a African Cup of Nations semifinal game between Ivory Coast vs DR Congo. Credit Image: Â Kim Price/Cal Media Copyright: IMAGO

DR Congo narrowly missed out on direct qualification after finishing just two points behind Senegal in their main qualifying group.

With their last World Cup appearance dating back to 1974, the Leopards will see tonight’s encounter as the gateway to rewriting history.

Super Eagles & Leopards’ Full Squads at a Glance

Both sides have brought their strongest available players for this decisive showdown, with Nigeria naming a balanced squad, while DR Congo arrive with a squad packed with Europe-based talents who have hit form at club level.

Super Eagles stars Akor Adams, Victor Osimhen, and Chidera Ejuke — World Cup qualifying playoffs Nigeria vs Gabon Akor Adam, Victor Osimhen and Chidera Ejuke during Nigeria vs Gabon Copyright: xSulaimanxPoojaxAdebayoxIMAGO

Nigeria vs DR Congo: Date & Time

Date: Sunday
Time: 8 PM WAT
Venue: Prince Moulay Hassan Stadium, Rabat

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Super Eagles Full Squad

Goalkeepers: Stanley Nwabali, Amas Obasogie, Maduka Okoye

Defenders: Chidozie Awaziem, Semi Ajayi, Calvin Bassey, Bright Osayi-Samuel, Zaidu Sanusi, Bruno Onyemaechi, Benjamin Fredricks, William Troost-Ekong

Midfielders: Alex Iwobi, Wilfred Ndidi, Raphael Onyedika, Frank Onyeka, Alhassan Yusuf

Forwards: Ademola Lookman, Samuel Chukwueze, Victor Osimhen, Moses Simon, Chidera Ejuke, Tolu Arokodare, Akor Adams, Olakunle Olusegun

Victor Osimhen celebrate with team mates during the 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifier match between Super Eagles of Nigeria and Benin Republic at Godwill Akpabio Stadium (Photo by Nsidibe AkpanxImago)

DR Congo Squad

Goalkeepers: Matthieu Epolo, Timothy Fayulu, Lionel Mpasi

Defenders: Rocky Bushiri, Gédéon Kalulu, Steve Kapuadi, Joris Kayembe, Arthur Masuaku, Chancel Mbemba, Axel Tuanzebe, Aaron Wan-Bissaka

Midfielders: Theo Bongonda, Michel-Ange Balikwisha, Edo Kayembe, Nathanaël Mbuku, Samuel Moutoussamy, Ngal’ayel Mukau, Charles Pickel, Noah Sadiki, Mario Stroeykens

Forwards: Cedric Bakambu, Samuel Essende, Brian Cipenga, Meshack Elia, Fiston Mayele

Stay tuned here for minute-by-minute updates, key events, and in-game stats as the Super Eagles take on DR Congo in this crucial World Cup playoff final.

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