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.
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.
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
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.
- Frank Onyeka 3′
- Meschack Elia 32′
- Summary
- Lineups
- Team Stats
Nigeria
23
Nwabili
2
Fredrick
6
Ajayi
21
Bassey
3
Sanusi
11
Chukwueze
4
Ndidi
8
Onyeka
17
Iwobi
9
Osimhen
7
Lookman
- Coach
-
Eric Chelle
0
- Substitutes
-
Maduka Okoye
1
-
Amas Obasogie
16
-
William Troost-Ekong
5
-
Bright Osayi-Samuel
12
-
Bruno Onyemaechi
13
-
Chidozie Awaziem
20
-
Chidera Ejuke
22
-
Raphael Onyedika
19
-
Alhassan Yusuf
14
-
Akor Adams
18
-
Moses Simon
15
-
Tolu Arokodare
10
DR Congo
1
Mpasi-Nzau
2
Wan-Bissaka
22
Mbemba
4
Tuanzebe
14
Masuaku
8
Moutoussamy
11
Sadiki
6
Ayel
Mukau
13
Elia
17
Bakambu
7
Mbuku
- Coach
-
Sebastien Desabre
0
- Substitutes
-
Timothy Fayulu
16
-
Matthieu Epolo
21
-
Edo Kayembe
5
-
Steve Kapuadi
3
-
Gedeon Kalulu
12
-
Charles Pickel
18
-
Samuel Essende
9
-
Mario Stroeykens
10
-
Fiston Mayele
19
-
Michel-Ange Balikwisha
23
-
Rocky Bushiri
15
-
Brian Cipenga
20
NIG
4
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DR
16/11/2025
