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Nigeria to miss World Cup

Nigeria to miss World Cup after defeat by DR Congo on pens

DR Congo extended their bid to reach the 2026 Fifa World Cup by upsetting Nigeria 4-3 on penalties following a tense 1-1 draw after extra time in the African play-off final.

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Nigeria vs DR Congo 1-1 (3-4 penalties) – CAF World Cup playoff final

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Nigeria Coach Claims 'Voodoo' by Congo Staff During Penalty Shootout Loss in World Cup Qualifying

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Nigeria vs DR Congo LIVE: World Cup play-off final result, latest updates and reaction after penalty shootout

The high stakes are high as Nigeria take on DR Congo in the Confederation of African Football (CAF) second round World Cup play-off final.

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Nigeria dealt fresh World Cup humiliation after Victor Osimhen drama

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How Nigeria’s 2026 World Cup hopes were ended by DR Congo on penalties

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'Where is Victor Osimhen?' Nigeria fans asking the same question after latest squad update

Nigeria fans are questioning the whereabouts of star striker Victor Osimhen after the Super Eagles revealed their latest squad update. Nigeria took to social media to list their ‘21 players in camp’, but fans were quick to notice Osimhen’s name was not amongst them.

Naija News

Airline Gives Update On VeryDarkMan, Mr Jollof Fight

United Nigeria Airlines (UNA) on Monday revealed that social media influencers, Martins Otse, better known as VeryDarkMan, and Freedom Atsepoyi, known as Mr Jollof, have been handed to airport security.

Arise News

NSA Ribadu Meets Security Chiefs Over Trump Threat of US Military Action in Nigeria

NSA Nuhu Ribadu meets security chiefs in Abuja as Trump directs US Department of War to prepare for Nigeria action.

Yahoo! Sports

Nigeria handed major blow as Eric Chelle provides Victor Osimhen injury update

Victor Osimhen is a major doubt for Nigeria’s crucial World Cup qualifier against South Africa because of an ankle problem. Osimhen returned to the Nigeria squad for the World Cup qualification double-header this month after being left out by Eric Chelle ...

P.M. News on MSN

Live Update: Nigeria vs Gabon (4-1) Osimhen doubles up to seal Nigeria's win

The Super Eagles of Nigeria are locking horns with the Panthers of Gabon in a crucial 2026 FIFA World Cup playoff semi-final at the Stade Mohammed V in Rabat, Morocco.According to a post on the team’s official X handle on Thursday,

allAfrica.com on MSN

Nigeria: Presidency Flaunts Counter-Terrorism Record Amid America's CPC Designation

The presidency, yesterday, made public an abridged update on the country's counter-terrorism operations, detailing arrests, convictions, and significant declines in terror-related deaths since 2023.

Naija News

Army Unveils New Official Portrait Of COAS, Orders Media To Update Records

The Nigerian Army has unveiled the newly approved official portrait of the 25th Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, urging journalists, media houses, and the general public to immediately update their records and stop circulating outdated photographs.

The Nation Newspaper

Angola, Nigeria meet to update legal instruments on strategic partnership

Angola and Nigeria will be meeting in Luanda to review the major economic challenges in the cooperation agreements and Memorandums of Understanding between the two countries. The review will be carried out at the 5th meeting of the Angola-Nigeria Bilateral ...

Premium Times

Nigeria vs DR Congo LIVE UPDATES: Super Eagles continue chase for World Cup ticket in Rabat

The Super Eagles have named a strong and attack-minded lineup for tonight’s crucial World Cup qualifier against DR Congo at the Stade Prince Moulay Abdellah in Rabat, with two changes made from the side that defeated Gabon last week.