Nigeria, Nov. 16 -- A place in the 2026 FIFA World Cup inter-confederation playoff is on the line on Sunday when Nigeria take on DR Congo in Rabat, in what is easily the biggest match yet of the African playoffs.

The Super Eagles are aiming to reach the World Cup for the seventh time, while the Leopards are chasing only their first appearance since 1974.

Nigeria arrive in Sunday's game after surviving a dramatic semi-final against Gabon. The Eagles struggled to break down the Panthers for long spells, but Akor Adams broke the deadlock in the 78th minute after pouncing on a defensive mistake.

Gabon equalised one minute into stoppage time, forcing extra time, where Chidera Ejuke restored Nigeria's lead. Victor Osimhen then scored twice t...