Nigeria's hopes of reaching the 2026 FIFA World Cup came to a painful end on Sunday night, as the Super Eagles fell 4-2 on penalties to DR Congo after a tense and draining 1-1 draw across 120 minutes at the Stade Prince Moulay Abdallah.
In the pre-match report Softfootball dubbed the match against DR Congo as a do-or-die encounter , and this match wasnt short of unpredictability it was a match that swung wildly, felt cagey at times, and honestly dragged nerves to the edge for both sides. In the end, though, Congo kept their cool just a bit longer.
In a defiant message posted via their official X account , the Super Eagles have urged everyone to chin up and stand strong in the face of disappointment.