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Namibia: Nigeria, DR Congo set up World Cup clash – Sport

Namibia: Nigeria, DR Congo set up World Cup clash – Sport

Africa Links 24 with AFP
Published on 2025-11-13 23:27:48

Victor Osimhen scored twice in extra time to clinch a 4-1 victory for Nigeria over Gabon on Thursday and set up an African 2026 World Cup qualifying final against the Democratic Republic of Congo.

Captain Chancel Mbemba was the Congolese hero in the later semi-final, scoring in the first minute of added time to beat eight-time World Cup qualifiers Cameroon 1-0 in torrential rain in Rabat.

Nigeria will face DR Congo on Sunday in the Moroccan capital and the winners qualify for a…

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