Africa Cup of Nations 2006 Nigeria

Congo beats Nigeria in penalty shootout

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How Nigeria’s 2026 World Cup hopes were ended by DR Congo on penalties

Nigeria will not play at the 2026 World Cup after they lost on penalties to DR Congo in a play-off in Rabat.

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Nigeria 1-1 Congo DR (Nov 16, 2025) Game Analysis - ESPN

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Congo beats Nigeria in penalty shootout to advance to World Cup intercontinental playoffs

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Nigeria to miss World Cup after defeat by DR Congo on pens

DR Congo extended their bid to reach the 2026 Fifa World Cup by upsetting Nigeria 4-3 on penalties following a tense 1-1 draw after extra time in the African play-off final.

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Nigeria dealt fresh World Cup humiliation after Victor Osimhen drama

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DR Congo beat Nigeria on penalties to reach a World Cup play-off: Fredrick’s tough task, Osimhen missed

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Nigeria vs DR Congo LIVE: World Cup play-off final result, latest updates and reaction after penalty shootout

Nigeria, who required extra-time to overcome Gabon as a brace from Victor Osimhen helped secure a 4-1 win, looked to have suffered a massive blow ahead of the crucial play-off final with Wilfred Ndidi...

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Nigeria vs DR Congo 1-1 (3-4 penalties) – CAF World Cup playoff final

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Nigeria vs DR Congo LIVE: Penalties - World Cup play-off final latest score, match stream and goal updates

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“I Did Well” – Eric Chelle Insists After DR Congo Ended Super Eagles World Cup Race

Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle insists he and his squad gave everything they had in Rabat as Nigeria’s hopes of returning to the World Cup were crushed by DR Congo in a dramatic play-off that ended in a penalty shootout.

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World Cup Playoffs: Nigeria, Gabon Clash Set To Ignite Rabat With Fire And Fury

Nigeria face Gabon in a fiery World Cup playoff semi-final Thursday as both teams battle for 2026 qualification

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Ghana’s Golden Generation and Africa’s 5 Best Eras in Football

African football has seen some legendary Golden Generations in the last few decades. Nigeria's 1990s team and Cameroon's 2000s side left a mark in the sport.