Nigeria’s head coach Eric Chelle has alleged that DR Congo’s players were practicing “voodoo” during their penalty shootout victory over his side on Sunday.

The final World Cup participants won't be determined until March of 2026, following the draw for the World Cup groups. A playoff will take place in North America in March, including one team each from the following regions: AFC, CAF, CONMEBOL, OFC, alongside two from Concacaf to determine the final two places in the World Cup.

The Democratic Republic of Congo are one of the genuine sleeping giants of world football, and as Nigeria may well learn to their detriment in Sunday's African World Cup qualifying playoff final between the two, the Leopards are in the process of waking up! Once upon a time, the Central African giants were the dominant force in the African game.

Victor Osimhen in tears as Nigeria lose World Cup play-off final on penalties. Evening Standard. World Cup play-off final: How Nigeria can qualify for 2026 tournamen

W.Va., joins 'Fox News Sunday' to discuss President Donald Trump’s plans to hold Nigeria accountable for alleged persecution of Christians.

A star-studded Nigeria team took on the Democratic Republic of Congo in a play-off on Sunday night with the losers guaranteed to miss out on a place at the World Cup

Colin Udoh reacts to Nigeria's failure to secure a World Cup playoff spot after a penalty shootout defeat at the hands of DR Congo.

As Africa’s largest economy and biggest oil producer, Nigeria has regional and continental influence but has long suffered from extremism and internal insecurity. The roots of violence in Nigeria are complex and multifaceted, ranging from Islamist terrorism to an ongoing conflict between farmers and Fulani herders.