Tag: CONGO
Nigeria’s World Cup Hopes Revived As DR Congo Face Player Eligibility Scrutiny
Nigeria’s prospects of qualifying for the 2026 FIFA World Cup have received a potential lifeline following an official complaint by the Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, over the alleged use of ineligible players by the Democratic Republic of Congo during the qualifiers. The Super Eagles were knocked out of the African play-offs in November after losing…
W/Cup: DR Congo To Play Jamaica/New Caledonia In Intercontinental Playoffs (FULL FIXTURES)
The Leopards of DR Congo have been drawn against Jamaica/New Caledonia in the final of the intercontinental playoffs for the 2026 World Cup. DR Congo defeated Nigeria’s Super Eagles via penalties on Sunday to book their ticket for the playoffs. In the draw held on Thursday in Zurich, Switzerland, Coach Sebastien Desabre’s men were drawn…