• DR Congo stunned Nigeria 4–3 on penalties after a 1-1 draw to win the 2026 FIFA World Cup playoff final on Sunday night, November 13
• The Super Eagles have now officially missed a second consecutive Mundial after failing to qualify for the 2022 edition in Qatar
• Victor Osimhen’s absence on the field once again exposed the lapses in the current squad

Democratic Republic of Congo upset Nigeria 4-3 on penalties after a tense 1-1 draw to reach the 2026 FIFA World Cup inter-continental playoff on Sunday evening, November 16.

CAF praise Osimhen

Legit.ng earlier reported that the Confederation of African Football (CAF) has praised Victor Osimhen after his brace in Nigeria’s 4-1 win against Gabon in the semi-final of the 2026 FIFA World Cup play-offs on Thursday night, November 13.

CAF said the Galatasaray forward always comes to the rescue of Nigeria

Source: Legit.ng