Nigeria vs DR Congo: What time and channel is the African play-off final for the 2026 World Cup? | OneFootball

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·14 November 2025

Nigeria vs DR Congo: What time and channel is the African play-off final for the 2026 World Cup?

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Everything you need to know about the Nigeria vs DR Congo match

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Nigeria and DR Congo will battle it out for Africa’s ticket to the intercontinental play-offs forthe 2026 World Cup.

In the African play-off semi-finals, the "Super Eagles" triumphed over Gabon with a 4-1 victory after extra time. Meanwhile, the "Leopards" managed a narrow win over Gabon, scraping through by the slimmest of margins.

Nigeria is aiming for a seventh World Cup appearance after qualifying for the tournaments in 1994, 1998, 2002, 2010, 2014, and 2018.

DR Congo, on the other hand, are looking to return to the world’s biggest stage after more than half a century away from the competition.

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Date and time of the Nigeria vs DR Congo match

The African play-off final is scheduled for Sunday, November 16, kicking off at 7pm GMT.

Where to watch Nigeria vs DR Congo?

This top African football clash will be broadcast on several TV channels, including beIN Sports, ESPN 1 Nederland HD, Sportdigital FUSSBALL HD, SuperSport PSL HD, as well as the official FIFA+ streaming platform.

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