Super Eagles' World Cup Dream Shattered: Nigeria vs DR Congo Fallout
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Nigeria's aspirations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup were abruptly ended following a dramatic penalty shootout loss to DR Congo. The decisive qualifying playoff match concluded in a 1-1 draw after regulation and extra time, with the Congolese team ultimately securing a 4-3 victory on penalties, dashing the Super Eagles' hopes of reaching the tournament in the United States, Canada, and Mexico. This defeat marks Nigeria's second consecutive absence from the World Cup, a situation not seen since the 1986 and 1990 editions.
The match was not without controversy. Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle claimed that DR Congo utilized voodoo during the penalty session. Chelle, visibly angry during a heated touchline exchange after Chancel Mbemba scored the winning penalty, later told ESPN Africa he observed a DR Congo official performing
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