After the Super Eagles’ loss to the Leopards of the Democratic Republic of the Congo in the Africa playoff final in Rabat, Morocco, yesterday, Nigeria’s hopes of making it to the 2026 World Cup were ultimately destroyed. After finishing second behind South Africa in the qualifications, the Super Eagles—who were unable to secure the automatic ticket from Group C—were placed among the top four losers who competed for the only African playoff position.Nigeria trounced the Panthers of Gabon 4-1 in their semi-final match on Thursday, but yesterday was a different story as the Super Eagles were unable to defeat the Leopards. As early as the third minute of the final, a Congolese player diverted Frank Onyeka’s on-target shot into goal, giving the three-time African champions an unexpected lead over DR Congo.
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