Nigeria's Super Eagles are set to face the Democratic Republic of Congo's Leopards in the highly anticipated 2026 FIFA World Cup African Qualifiers Playoff Final this Sunday. This crucial match will determine which team advances to the FIFA Inter-Continental Play-Off Tournament, scheduled for March 2026, keeping their dreams of reaching the World Cup in the USA, Canada, and Mexico alive.

The Super Eagles secured their place in the final after overcoming internal financial chaos and a training boycott to deliver a stunning 4-1 victory over Gabon in the semi-final. Following this emphatic win, Super Eagles winger Samuel Chukwueze emphasized the immediate shift in focus to the upcoming final. He stated, “For now, we have to celebrate a little bit and focus on the next game on Sunday. The Sunday game is more important. We have won today and all heads on Sunday.” Chukwueze also highlighted the importance of team unity and the management's belief in the squad, urging his teammates to channel their commitment into the final performance.

On the other side, the Democratic Republic of Congo's Leopards earned their spot in the final after a tight 1-0 victory against the Indomitable Lions of Cameroon in their semi-final clash, with Chancel Mbemba scoring an added-time winner that broke Cameroon's heart.

Under the guidance of Malian coach Eric Chelle, Nigeria’s Super Eagles are on an impressive run of three consecutive wins and aim to extend this streak to four against the Leopards. The team's qualification journey has been a focused effort, building since March, with the players receiving consistent support, making this final performance critical.

The match details are as follows: The fixture is Nigeria Super Eagles vs DR Congo Leopards, competing in the 2026 FIFA World Cup African Playoffs (Final). It will take place on Sunday, November 16, 2025, at the Stade Prince Moulay Abdellah in Rabat, Morocco, with a kick-off time of 5:00 PM W.A.T. (Nigerian Time).

Fans across Nigeria and globally will have multiple options to watch this pivotal encounter. Broadcast information includes Satellite TV via DSTV (SuperSport channels) for Nigeria and Africa, Cable TV through StarTimes also for Nigeria and Africa, and Streaming via Sporty TV (YouTube). Additionally, Pulse Sports Nigeria will provide comprehensive coverage of the proceedings from start to finish on its website and across social media platforms.