DR Congo eliminates Nigeria from the World Cup qualifiers on Sunday night after a dramatic play off in which the Super Eagles surrendered an early lead and eventually fell short in a tense penalty shootout.
The game ended 1-1 after normal and extra time. But during penalties, the Leopards of DR Congo overpowered the Super Eagles 3-4 to pick Africa’s sole ticket for the intercontinental play-offs billed for March next year.
The Super Eagles had defeated Gabon 4-1 to reach this stage, while DR Congo pipped Cameroon.
Nigeria will now turn their attention to the 2025 AFCON, billed for Morocco next month.
