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Preview: Nigeria vs Congo DR – Prediction, Team News, Lineups

A big chance dey on the line as Nigeria go face Congo DR on Sunday for Rabat. The winner go represent Africa for the 2026 World Cup inter-confederation playoff.

The Super Eagles dey chase their seventh World Cup appearance, while the Leopards dey pursue only their second ever qualification for the mundial.

Match Preview

After waka the hard road reach this stage, Nigeria still show their usual drama for Thursday semifinal against Gabon. One costly mistake from the Panthers allow Akor Adams open scoring for 78th minute, but Mario Lemina equalise one minute into added time.

Victor Osimhen miss one big chance wey shock everybody, but the Galatasaray striker later redeem himself with two goals for extra time. Substitute Chidera Ejuke first put Nigeria ahead again before Osimhen finish the job as the match end 4-1.

The three-time African champions don win five of their last six matches, score 10 goals and concede only three for their last three fixtures. Confidence go dey high as dem enter Sunday showdown.

This match go be the first competitive meeting between the two countries. Their last meeting na 1-1 friendly draw for 2018. For the last six encounters, Nigeria win two, Congo win three, and only one draw.

Congo DR reach the final through late drama as captain Chancel Mbemba score stoppage-time winner against Cameroon. Sebastien Desabre men don win their last three matches by just one goal — defence na their strong point.

The Leopards dey hope say their solidity go count again as dem aim to return to the World Cup for the first time since 1974 when the country still be Zaire.

But Nigeria dey ranked 19 places higher for FIFA rankings. Still, Congo no go fear — dem don already survive 54th-ranked Cameroon.

Team News

Nigeria go get Wilfred Ndidi available after the latest yellow card suspension news , so e go take the holding midfield role for the diamond 4-4-2 setup.

Other changes no too dey expected. Young sensation Benjamin Fredrick go continue partner Calvin Bassey for centre-back, even though Semi Ajayi don return from suspension.

For attack, Akor Adams go join Osimhen again. Osimhen dey chase Rashidi Yekini all-time record (37 goals) — him brace last match don push am to 31.

Chidera Ejuke fit see more minutes after him game-changing performance against Gabon, but e never clear whether e go bench Ademola Lookman.

Congo no get suspensions or injury issues. Desabre fit keep the same starting XI. Aaron Wan-Bissaka go hold right-back, Mbemba and Axel Tuanzebe partner for defence, while Edo Kayembe complete the back four protecting goalkeeper Lionel Mpasi.

Upfront, Cedric Bakambu go lead attack again — him 20 goals dey only two behind Dieumerci Mbokani national record.

Nigeria Possible Starting XI

Nwabali; Osayi-Samuel, Fredrick, Bassey, Sanusi; Chukwueze, Ndidi, Iwobi, Lookman; Osimhen, Adams

Congo DR Possible Starting XI

Mpasi; Wan-Bissaka, Mbemba, Tuanzebe, Kayembe; Moutoussamy, Pickel, Sadiki; Mbuku, Bakambu, Bongonda

Prediction: Nigeria 2-1 Congo DR

This match dey bring two opposite styles together. Nigeria dey rely on firepower up front, while Congo dey survive through organisation and strong defence.

But the Super Eagles get better quality, better form, and bigger pedigree. Congo fit frustrate dem, but Nigeria attack fit eventually break the defence and take the win.

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