A place as Africa's representative in the 2026 World Cup inter-confederation playoff is at stake this Sunday in Rabat, as Nigeria faces DR Congo.

The Super Eagles are bidding for a seventh World Cup appearance, while the Leopards chase only their second ever trip to the global showpiece.

 

📈Team Form📉

 

🔹 Nigeria: The Super Eagles come into this final with five wins in their last six outings.

🔸 Congo DR: The Leopards have won each of their last three matches by a single goal.

 

📊Key Stats & Head-to-Head 📊

 

🔥 This is the first competitive meeting between the two nations.

🔥 Their only previous match in the last decade was a 1-1 friendly draw in 2018.

🔥 Nigeria has won two of the six historical encounters, with Congo DR winning three.

🔥 Congo DR aims for a first World Cup appearance since 1974, when they competed as Zaire.

 

🔬 What to Expect From Both Teams 🔥

 

🇳🇬Nigeria | Form: D🟡W🟢W🟢W🟢W🟢W🟢:

 

Confidence is expected to be high after a 4-1 extra-time victory in the semi-final. The team has shown defensive solidity, conceding only three times in their last three matches while netting 10 goals.

Victor Osimhen, who scored a brace last time out, will be a central figure in their attack.

 

🇨🇩Congo DR | Form: W🟢W🟢L🔴W🟢W🟢W🟢:

 

Sebastien Desabre's side progresses through defensive solidity rather than an attacking flourish.

They advanced dramatically thanks to a stoppage-time winner from captain Chancel Mbemba and will likely rely on a similar resilient strategy as underdogs in this final.

 

👥 Predicted Lineups 👥

 

🇳🇬Nigeria (possible):

Nwabali, Osayi-Samuel, Frederick, Bassey, Sanusi, Chukwueze, Onyeka, Iwobi, Lookman, Osimhen, Adams.

 

🇨🇩Congo DR (possible):

Mpasi, Wan-Bissaka, Mbemba, Tuanzebe, Kayembe, Moutoussamy, Pickel, Sadiki, Mbuku, Bakambu, Bongonda.

 

🔥 Players to Watch 👀

 

✨ Victor Osimhen — Scored a brace in the semi-final and is a key threat for Nigeria, edging closer to the country's all-time scoring record.

✨ Cedric Bakambu — Spearheads the Congo DR attack and is just two goals shy of the national scoring record.

✨ Chancel Mbemba — The captain scored the dramatic stoppage-time winner to send his team to the final.

✨ Chidera Ejuke — Inspired Nigeria's semi-final win from the bench and could be more involved here.

 

💵 Odds Market on MSport 💵

 

💵 Nigeria to win = 2.24

💵 Congo DR to win = 3.75

💵 Both teams to score = 2.10

💵 Under 2.5 total goals = 1.52

 

This playoff final presents a classic contrast: Nigeria's higher-ranked attack against Congo DR's resilient defence.

With a World Cup playoff spot on the line, a tense and dramatic encounter is in store in Rabat.

Who do you think will win and advance? Tell us your prediction in the comments.

 

 

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It's CAF African FIFA World Cup Qualifiers playoff action on Thursday, November 13th, and the stakes could not be higher as Cameroon and Congo DR go head-to-head at Al-Barid Stadium in the semi-final of the World Cup qualifiers' four-team playoff, with a place in the final playoff round on the line.

 

📈Team Form📉

 

🔹 Cameroon: The Indomitable Lions concluded their group campaign on 19 points (W5, D4, L1), finishing as one of the top four second-placed nations.

🔸 Congo DR: The Leopards ended their qualifying series with 22 points (W7, D1, L2), finishing two points behind the group leaders.

 

📊Key Stats & Head-to-Head 📊

 

🔥 This is the first encounter between the countries since January 2021, when Cameroon won 2-1.

🔥 Congo DR have failed to beat Cameroon in nine previous encounters across all fixtures (L6).

🔥 Cameroon haven't lost any of their last 15 home matches in all competitions.

🔥 DR Congo haven't lost a match in 7 of their last 8 matches in WC Qualification Africa

 

🔬 What to Expect From Both Teams 🔥

 

🇨🇲Cameroon | Form: D🟡W🟢W🟢L🔴W🟢D🟡:

The eight-time World Cup participants must navigate a long road after an inconsistent group stage. Coach Marc Brys has bolstered his squad with recalled experienced players, and the team will rely on their strong recent away form.

 

🇨🇩Congo DR | Form: W🟢W🟢W🟢L🔴W🟢W🟢:

The Leopards secured their playoff spot despite squandering a final-round lead that cost them direct qualification. They face the daunting task of overcoming historical woes against Cameroon while missing several key players.

 

👥 Predicted Lineups 👥

 

🇨🇲Cameroon (possible):

A Onana, Tchatchoua, Castelletto, Nouhou, Nagida, Avom, Baleba, Anguissa, Nkoudou, Eyong, Mbeumo.

 

🇨🇩Congo DR (possible):

Mpasi, Masuaku, Mbemba, Tuanzebe, Wan-Bissaka, Mbuku, Moutoussamy, Mukau, Kayembe, Essende, Bakambu.

 

🔥 Matchups & Players to Watch 👀

 

✨ Andre Onana — Regaining form with Trabzonspor, he's expected to start in goal for Cameroon.

✨ Cedric Bakambu — Congo's top qualifier scorer with four goals, now two shy of the national record.

✨ Bryan Mbuemo — would lead Cameroon's attack alongside Etta Eyong or veterans Choupo-Moting and Aboubakar.

✨ Aaron Wan-Bissaka — Part of Congo DR's likely Premier League-strength back four.

 

💵 Odds Market on MSport 💵

 

💵 Cameroon/Home to win = 2.43

💵 Congo DR/Away to win = 3.46

💵 Draw = 2.86

💵 Both teams to score (GG/NG Yes) = 2.34

💵 Over 1.5 total goals = 1.64

 

This playoff semi-final presents a clash of histories: Cameroon leans on a dominant record, while Congo DR draws confidence from their competitive World Cup qualifying history against the Lions.

With a spot in the Intercontinental Playoffs at stake, the stage is set for a tense battle at Al-Barid Stadium.

Who do you think will advance to the final? Tell us your prediction in the comments.

 

 

🔗 You can follow the Cameroon vs Congo DR game here on MSport.

 

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