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

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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.

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

We face the Leopards on Sunday pic.twitter.com/pJZAvPaGWJ

— Super Eagles (@NGSuperEagles) November 13, 2025

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.

World Cup Qualification CAF Final Stage
–
2023/2025
Final

Nigeria

16/11/2025 19:00

4

5

Half Time :

1


1

Finished AP

DR Congo

• Frank Onyeka 3′

• 
  Meschack Elia 32′

• Summary
• Lineups
• Team Stats

121
‘

DR Congo

Penalty shootout scored
:
Chancel Mbemba

121
‘

DR Congo

Penalty shootout scored
:
Michel-Ange Balikwisha

121
‘

DR Congo

Penalty shootout scored
:
Fiston Mayele

121
‘

DR Congo

Penalty shootout missed
:
Axel Tuanzebe

121
‘

DR Congo

Penalty shootout scored
:
Noah Sadiki

121
‘

DR Congo

Penalty shootout missed
:
Samuel Moutoussamy

121
‘

Nigeria

Penalty shootout missed
:
Semi Ajayi

121
‘

Nigeria

Penalty shootout scored
:
Chidera Ejuke

121
‘

Nigeria

Penalty shootout scored
:
Bruno Onyemaechi

121
‘

Nigeria

Penalty shootout scored
:
Akor Adams

121
‘

Nigeria

Penalty shootout missed
:
Moses Simon

121
‘

Nigeria

Penalty shootout missed
:
Calvin Bassey

120
‘

DR Congo

Substitution in
:
Timothy Fayulu

120
‘

DR Congo

Substitution out
:
Lionel Mpasi-Nzau

115
‘

Nigeria

Substitution in
:
Chidozie Awaziem

115
‘

Nigeria

Substitution out
:
Tolu Arokodare

106
‘

DR Congo

Substitution in
:
Michel-Ange Balikwisha

106
‘

DR Congo

Substitution out
:
Nathanael Mbuku

96
‘

Nigeria

Substitution in
:
Bruno Onyemaechi

96
‘

Nigeria

Substitution out
:
Akor Adams

77
‘

Nigeria

Substitution in
:
Tolu Arokodare

77
‘

Nigeria

Substitution out
:
Alex Iwobi

71
‘

DR Congo

Substitution in
:
Edo Kayembe

71
‘

DR Congo

Substitution out
:
Ngal Ayel Mukau

71
‘

DR Congo

Substitution in
:
Brian Cipenga

71
‘

DR Congo

Substitution out
:
Meschack Elia

59
‘

DR Congo

Substitution in
:
Fiston Mayele

59
‘

DR Congo

Substitution out
:
Cedric Bakambu

57
‘

Nigeria

Substitution in
:
Moses Simon

57
‘

Nigeria

Substitution out
:
Samuel Chukwueze

57
‘

Nigeria

Substitution in
:
Chidera Ejuke

57
‘

Nigeria

Substitution out
:
Ademola Lookman

46
‘

Nigeria

Substitution in
:
Akor Adams

46
‘

Nigeria

Substitution out
:
Victor Osimhen

32
‘

DR Congo

Regular goal
:
Meschack Elia

3
‘

Nigeria

Regular goal
:
Frank Onyeka

Nigeria

4-4-2

23

Stanley
Nwabili

2

Benjamin
Fredrick

6

Semi
Ajayi

21

Calvin
Bassey

3

Zaidu
Sanusi

11

Samuel
Chukwueze

4

Wilfred
Ndidi

8

Frank
Onyeka

17

Alex
Iwobi

9

Victor
Osimhen

7

Ademola
Lookman

• Coach

• 
  0

  
  Eric Chelle
  
  

• Substitutes

• 
  1

  
  Maduka Okoye
  
  

• 
  16

  
  Amas Obasogie
  
  

• 
  5

  
  William Troost-Ekong
  
  

• 
  12

  
  Bright Osayi-Samuel
  
  

• 
  13

  
  Bruno Onyemaechi
  
  

• 
  20

  
  Chidozie Awaziem
  
  

• 
  22

  
  Chidera Ejuke
  
  

• 
  19

  
  Raphael Onyedika
  
  

• 
  14

  
  Alhassan Yusuf
  
  

• 
  18

  
  Akor Adams
  
  

• 
  15

  
  Moses Simon
  
  

• 
  10

  
  Tolu Arokodare
  
  

DR Congo

4-3-3

1

Lionel
Mpasi-Nzau

2

Aaron
Wan-Bissaka

22

Chancel
Mbemba

4

Axel
Tuanzebe

14

Arthur
Masuaku

8

Samuel
Moutoussamy

11

Noah
Sadiki

6

Ngal
Ayel
Mukau

13

Meschack
Elia

17

Cedric
Bakambu

7

Nathanael
Mbuku

• Coach

• 
  0

  
  Sebastien Desabre
  
  

• Substitutes

• 
  16

  
  Timothy Fayulu
  
  

• 
  21

  
  Matthieu Epolo
  
  

• 
  5

  
  Edo Kayembe
  
  

• 
  3

  
  Steve Kapuadi
  
  

• 
  12

  
  Gedeon Kalulu
  
  

• 
  18

  
  Charles Pickel
  
  

• 
  9

  
  Samuel Essende
  
  

• 
  10

  
  Mario Stroeykens
  
  

• 
  19

  
  Fiston Mayele
  
  

• 
  23

  
  Michel-Ange Balikwisha
  
  

• 
  15

  
  Rocky Bushiri
  
  

• 
  20

  
  Brian Cipenga
  
  

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