Captain of the Nigerian senior national team, William Troost-Ekong has said he would have been among Nigerias penalty takers in Sundays game against DR Congo.
However, the 32-year-old could not participate in the shootout having sat on the bench throughout the game.
The Super Eagles were beaten 4-3 on penalties by DR Congo thereby putting to an end their dreams of playing the 2026 World Cup in Mexico, US and Canada.