Nigeria out of WC after shootout loss to Congo

Nigeria will miss a second straight World Cup after losing to DR Congo in a penalty shootout in the CAF World Cup playoff final.
Nov 16, 2025, 07:09 pm - ESPN News Services

Match Timeline

Nigeria
Congo DR
  • 3
  • 32
  • 45
  • 57
  • 59
  • 71
  • 77
  • 96
  • 105
  • 115
  • 120

Match Commentary

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Match ends, Nigeria 1(3), Congo DR 1(4).
120'
Penalty Shootout ends, Nigeria 1(3), Congo DR 1(4).
120'
Goal! Nigeria 1(3), Congo DR 1(4). Chancel Mbemba (Congo DR) converts the penalty with a right footed shot to the centre of the goal.