UPDATE: FRANK ONYEKA PUTS NIGERIA AHEAD OF CONGO
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By Aishat Momoh. O.
The Super Eagles are set to face the Leopards of DR Congo in the 2026 World Cup playoff final at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat, Morocco.
In a post shared on the official Super Eagles X handle on Sunday, the team confirmed Wilfred Ndidi as captain for the decisive fixture.
The squad features Victor Osimhen leading the attack with Benjamin Fredrick and Calvin Bassey pairing up in defense after an impressive last time out
Nigeria’s line-up vs DR Congo:
23. Stanley Nwabali (GK); 2. Benjamin Fredrick, 3. Zaidu Sanusi, 4. Wilfred Ndidi (C), 6. Semi Ajayi, 7. Ademola Lookman, 8. Frank Onyeka, 9. Victor Osimhen, 11. Samuel Chukwueze, 17. Alex Iwobi, 21. Calvin Bassey.
Substitutes:
Maduka Okoye, William Ekong, Chidera Ejuke, Akor Adams, Bright Osayi-Samuel, Tolu Arokodare, Moses Simon, Michael Onyemaechi, Abdullahi, Obasogie, Adike, Chidozie Awaziem.
Kick-off is scheduled for 8 pm Nigerian time, with a win sending Nigeria to the intercontinental playoff for a place at the 2026 World Cup.
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01′ – Kick Off: DR Congo get the game underway
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