Congo DR

SOCCER

World Cup-bound DRC can finally banish the ghosts of 52 years ago

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Ed Dove

DR Congo beats Jamaica to reach first World Cup since 1974

Congo DR scored in extra time to edge Jamaica 1-0 on Tuesday and become the 47th of 48 teams that will play at the World Cup.

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Associated Press

DR Congo players celebrate after scoring a goal against Jamaica in their World Cup playoff final.

Africa's players making the most of European leagues ahead of WAFCON

2M
Leonard Solms

Congo DR

SOCCER

Nigeria files complaint to FIFA over Congo DR

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Colin Udoh

Alex Iwobi of Nigeria in action against Aaron Wan-Bissaka of DR Congo during the FIFA World Cup 26 CAF qualifiers play-offs final match between Nigeria and DR Congo, in Rabat, Morocco, on 16 November 2025

Congo DR

SOCCER

Nigeria out of World Cup after shootout loss to Congo

Nigeria will miss a second straight World Cup after losing to DR Congo in a penalty shootout in the CAF World Cup playoff final.

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ESPN News Services

Nigeria out of World Cup after shootout loss to Congo

Team	GP	W	D	L	GD	P
Algeria	0	0	0	0	0	0
Kenya	0	0	0	0	0	0
Morocco	0	0	0	0	0	0
Senegal	0	0	0	0	0	0

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