Congo triumphs over Nigeria in dramatic penalty shootout to reach World Cup playoffs

Congo advanced to the World Cup intercontinental playoffs after beating Nigeria in a Sunday night penalty shootout.

Chancel Mbemba struck the decisive spot kick to seal a 4-3 shootout victory for Congo after the final playoff match of African qualifying ended 1-1 after extra time in Rabat, Morocco.

Congo’s victory secured its place in FIFA‘s six-team intercontinental playoff tournament in March that will send two teams to the World Cup…