The match will be broadcast live on L’Équipe Live Foot, SuperSport and beIN SPORTS. In India, one can catch the streaming on the FanCode app and website.
The match will be broadcast live on L’Équipe Live Foot, SuperSport and beIN SPORTS. In India, one can catch the streaming on the FanCode app and website.
We are minutes away from the Playing XIs in Rabat, Morocco.
Matches: 6
DR Congo win: 3
Nigeria win: 2
Draw: 1
Here we go! The stadium is not full but there's ample of support for both teams.
Nigeria 0-0 DR Congo 1'
Well, well! What a start for Nigeria. Frank Onyeka's deflected shot finds the back of the net and the Super Eagles are flying. Nigerian fans go wild in the stands.
Nigeria 1-0 DR Congo 3'
The goal has lifted the confidence in the Nigerian players, as they are dominating possession and Congo cannot get hold of it.
Nigeria 1-0 DR Congo 9'
DR Congo are not giving up in this contest and are going all guns blazing against Nigeria. There are some Premier League quality on show tonight and it will be interesting to see how this match pans out.
Nigeria 1-0 DR Congo 14'
Nigerian attack looks ominous with the likes of Lookman, Samuel Chukwueze and Victor Osimhen forming the front three. DR Congo are able to defen as of now but one mistake could allow the Super Eagles to sneak in.
Nigeria 1-0 DR Congo 22'
Victor Osimhen, who is looking very lively, fouls former Manchester United star Aaron Wan-Bissaka and is not amused as ref calls it a foul. He has a word with the official but no card shown for the former Napoli man.
Nigeria 1-0 DR Congo 28'
Meschack Elia has levelled it up for DR Congo and their fans go wild in the stands. The match is back in the balance. Just as when one thought that NGA will be running away with it, DR Congo hit back.
Nigeria 1-1 DR Congo 32'
Half-time is 8 minutes away and both teams are looking weak in defence but great in attack. Who will captailise on the mistakes?
Nigeria 1-1 DR Congo 39'
Three minutes of stoppages added.
Nigeria 1-1 DR Congo 45+1
First half ends.
Nigeria 1-1 DR Congo
Nigeria have subbed off star forward Victor Osimhen and Akor Adams takes his place.
Nigeria 1-1 DR Congo 46'
DR Congo are having great possession with the ball in the second-half. Some neat chances on Nigerian goal but no goal yet. Positive start this.
Nigeria 1-1 DR Congo 53'
Nigeria survive a penalty scare as Lookman seems to have fouled a player in the penalty area. However, the ref does not entertain the call. Meantime, Nigeria quickly decide to take Lookman off, along with Chukwueze.
On come Simon and Ejuke for the Super Eagles.
Nigeria 1-1 DR Congo 59'
The intensity of this half has slowed down. Nigeria seem happy to keep the ball, and sit back. COD, too, have lacked the intensity and haven't looked active in attack in the last few minutes.
Nigeria 1-1 DR Congo 65'
Goalscorer Elia and midfielder Mukau are coming off for Cipenge and Kayembe.
Nigeria 1-1 DR Congo 72'
Nigeria bring off Iwobi for Wolves' Arokodare, with about 15 minutes of normal time left. No chances at either end.
Nigeria 1-1 DR Congo 76'
Both teams are lacking a final quality ball. Goalies at either end are mere spectators. It will either come down to mistakes or we could we see ET now.
Nigeria 1-1 DR Congo 81'
Ever since Nigeria subbed off Osimhen, they have lacked quality and the power upfront. Super Eagles have missed his presence upfront.
Nigeria 1-1 DR Congo 89'
FT ends as we see both teams draw level. The players will now play 30 minutes of extra time.
Nigeria 1-1 DR Congo
The players are back on the field. The playoff final enters the first period of extra time.
Nigeria 1-1 DR Congo 91'
DR Congo players are finding themselves in the Nigerian penalty area but cannot make more of it as they find themselves in offiside positions.
Nigeria 1-1 DR Congo 97'
If there's no goal at end of this half and the other, then we will see penalty shoooyout.
Nigeria 1-1 DR Congo 103'
Here we go again.
Nigeria 1-1 DR Congo 106'
A leaping Mayele makes use of his body to send home a cross from Balikwisha, but even though the ball crossed the line as the keeper collected the ball, the ref feels its a push and there's no goal.
Nigeria 1-1 DR Congo 109'
Nigeria 1-1 DR Congo
We will go to the penalty shootout.
Nigeria: X X O O O X
DR Congo: X O X O O O
DR Congo are through to their international playoffs as Super Eagles crash out!
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