Nigeria and DR Congo square off in Rabat on Sunday with Africa’s lone inter-confederation play-off ticket on the line.
The Super Eagles arrive with momentum after breaking down Gabon in extra time to reach the final.
DR Congo also took the long route, edging Cameroon with a late winner to stay in contention.
Both teams approach the fixture with contrasting identities as Nigeria lean on attacking power, while the Leopards pride themselves on defensive discipline.
Nigeria are eyeing a path toward a seventh World Cup appearance. DR Congo, meanwhile, stand one step from their first global tournament since 1974.
Recent form favours Nigeria, who have won five of their last six matches and scored freely in their previous outings.
DR Congo’s strength has been their structure, claiming three straight victories by a single goal.
Their head-to-head history offers little separation, and Sunday marks their first competitive meeting in more than fifty years.
The match kicks off at 7pm GMT on November 16, 2025, at the Stade Prince Moulay Abdellah in Rabat as both nations chase a crucial World Cup lifeline.
