Tied at the end of normal time and extra time (1-1) in the African play-off final for the 2026 World Cup, Nigeria and DR Congo were decided by a penalty session. Dominating for a long time, the Leopards were finally rewarded with victory thanks to the introduction of substitute goalkeeper Fayulu, a brilliant poker move from Sébastien Desabre.
2026 World Cup: dominant, DR Congo awarded a penalty shootout against Nigeria
