BBC Sport examines where it went wrong for Nigeria, with the Super Eagles missing out on a second successive World Cup.

DR Congo come back from a goal down to beat Nigeria 4-3 on penalties in the African playoffs final for the FIFA World Cup 2026, to qualify for the intercontinental playoffs in March.

Nigeria delivered a commanding performance at the first-ever Run Archery Tournament in Africa, sending a clear message about the country’s growing strength in this exciting sport. The historic competition,

Nigeria will miss a second successive edition of the World Cup after losing 4-3 on penalties to DR Congo in the African play-off final after a 1-1 draw after extra time.

STEP aside Victor Osimhen because Premier League flop Chancel Mbemba still has a chance of reaching the World Cup next year. The former Newcastle United defender captained his DR Congo side to a

World Cup play-off final match stream, latest team news, lineups, TV, prediction - Super Eagles bidding to keep World Cup dream alive

Hull City defender Semi Ajayi misses a penalty in a shootout defeat by DR Congo as Nigeria miss out on World Cup qualification.

DRC now await the draw on Thursday for the inter-confederation playoff in March where six teams will chase two places.

Joseph-Antoine Bell backs the Super EaglesAhead of Sunday's World Cup playoff final in Rabat, Cameroonian legend Joseph-Antoine Bell believes that Nigeria holds a slight edge over the