Nigeria won’t be on the 2026 World Cup after they misplaced the CAF playoff remaining to the Democratic Republic of Congo on Sunday night time.
The Tremendous Eagles took an early lead within the first half after Frank Onyeka’s shot was deflected in.
However the Leopards have been stage after Mechak Elia pounced on a defensive error to complete previous Stanley Nwabali.
The sport ended 1-1 after 120 minutes and was selected penalties.
Calvin Bassey, Moses Simon and Semi Ajayi all missed their kicks as DR Congo clinched the ticket to signify Africa on the intercontinental playoffs.
They’ll now play in a six-team intercontinental qualifier, which will likely be staged from March 23 to 31 in 2026 to resolve the ultimate two sides for subsequent yr’s World Cup.
