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November 17, 2025 at 3:02 am #37951
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Keymaster::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, RabatWe 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
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DR Congo- Frank Onyeka 3′
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Meschack Elia 32′
- Summary
- Lineups
- Team Stats
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‘DR CongoPenalty shootout scored
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Chancel Mbemba121
‘DR CongoPenalty shootout scored
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Michel-Ange Balikwisha121
‘DR CongoPenalty shootout scored
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Fiston Mayele121
‘DR CongoPenalty shootout missed
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Axel Tuanzebe121
‘DR CongoPenalty shootout scored
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Noah Sadiki121
‘DR CongoPenalty shootout missed
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Samuel Moutoussamy121
‘NigeriaPenalty shootout missed
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Semi Ajayi121
‘NigeriaPenalty shootout scored
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Chidera Ejuke121
‘NigeriaPenalty shootout scored
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Bruno Onyemaechi121
‘NigeriaPenalty shootout scored
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Akor Adams121
‘NigeriaPenalty shootout missed
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Moses Simon121
‘NigeriaPenalty shootout missed
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Calvin Bassey120
‘DR CongoSubstitution in
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Timothy Fayulu
120
‘DR CongoSubstitution out
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Lionel Mpasi-Nzau115
‘NigeriaSubstitution in
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Chidozie Awaziem
115
‘NigeriaSubstitution out
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Tolu Arokodare106
‘DR CongoSubstitution in
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Michel-Ange Balikwisha
106
‘DR CongoSubstitution out
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Nathanael Mbuku96
‘NigeriaSubstitution in
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Bruno Onyemaechi
96
‘NigeriaSubstitution out
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Akor Adams77
‘NigeriaSubstitution in
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Tolu Arokodare
77
‘NigeriaSubstitution out
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Alex Iwobi71
‘DR CongoSubstitution in
:
Edo Kayembe
71
‘DR CongoSubstitution out
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Ngal Ayel Mukau71
‘DR CongoSubstitution in
:
Brian Cipenga
71
‘DR CongoSubstitution out
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Meschack Elia59
‘DR CongoSubstitution in
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Fiston Mayele
59
‘DR CongoSubstitution out
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Cedric Bakambu57
‘NigeriaSubstitution in
:
Moses Simon
57
‘NigeriaSubstitution out
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Samuel Chukwueze57
‘NigeriaSubstitution in
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Chidera Ejuke
57
‘NigeriaSubstitution out
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Ademola Lookman46
‘NigeriaSubstitution in
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Akor Adams
46
‘NigeriaSubstitution out
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Victor Osimhen
32
‘DR CongoRegular goal
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Meschack Elia
3
‘NigeriaRegular goal
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Frank Onyeka
Nigeria4-4-2
23Stanley
Nwabili
2Benjamin
Fredrick
6Semi
Ajayi
21Calvin
Bassey
3Zaidu
Sanusi
11Samuel
Chukwueze
4Wilfred
Ndidi
8Frank
Onyeka
17Alex
Iwobi
9Victor
Osimhen
7Ademola
Lookman- Coach
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0
Eric Chelle
- Substitutes
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1
Maduka Okoye
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16
Amas Obasogie
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5
William Troost-Ekong
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12
Bright Osayi-Samuel
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13
Bruno Onyemaechi
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20
Chidozie Awaziem
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22
Chidera Ejuke
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19
Raphael Onyedika
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14
Alhassan Yusuf
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18
Akor Adams
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15
Moses Simon
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10
Tolu Arokodare

DR Congo4-3-3
1Lionel
Mpasi-Nzau
2Aaron
Wan-Bissaka
22Chancel
Mbemba
4Axel
Tuanzebe
14Arthur
Masuaku
8Samuel
Moutoussamy
11Noah
Sadiki
6Ngal
Ayel
Mukau
13Meschack
Elia
17Cedric
Bakambu
7Nathanael
Mbuku- Coach
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0
Sebastien Desabre
- Substitutes
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16
Timothy Fayulu
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21
Matthieu Epolo
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5
Edo Kayembe
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3
Steve Kapuadi
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12
Gedeon Kalulu
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18
Charles Pickel
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9
Samuel Essende
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10
Mario Stroeykens
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19
Fiston Mayele
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23
Michel-Ange Balikwisha
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15
Rocky Bushiri
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20
Brian Cipenga
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