African play-off for the 2026 World Cup: head-to-head history between Nigeria and DR Congo?

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·14 November 2025

African play-off for the 2026 World Cup: head-to-head history between Nigeria and DR Congo?

head-to-head history between Nigeria and DR Congo

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Nigeria will face DR Congo on Sunday in a high-stakes match with the coveted African ticket to the intercontinental play-offs for the 2026 FIFA World Cup on the line.

The Super Eagles and the Leopards booked their places in the African play-off final after impressive victories over Gabon (4-1) and Cameroon (1-0), respectively.

Historically, these two sides have gone head-to-head six times. DR Congo leads the tally with three wins to Nigeria's two, while just one encounter ended in a draw.