Super Eagles vs Congo: How Nigeria Rated In 2026 World Cup Qualifier Playoff Defeat

By mcebisco On Nov 17, 2025

The Super Eagles of Nigeria lost 4-3 on penalities to the Leopards of Democratic Republic of Congo in the final of the 2026 FIFA World Cup playoffs in Rabat on Sunday night.

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ADEBOYE AMOSU appraises the performance of the players in the game.

Stanley Nwabali 7/10

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Produced a superb save to deny Chancel Mbemba late on. He also saved twice in the penalty shootout.

Benjamin Fredrick 7/10

Another solid display from the young defender. He is surely developing into one of the best players in the team.

Semi Ajayi 7/10

Missed the decisive kick that cost Nigeria a place in the Intercontinental playoffs. The Hull City star however put up a good performance in the game.

Calvin Bassey 7/10

He formed a solid partnership with Semi Ajayi at the heart of the team’s defence. He however failed to convert Nigeria’s first penalty.

Zaidu Sanusi 6/10

The left-back didn’t contribute much in the game. He was replaced in extra time by Bruno Onyemaechi.

Wilfred Ndidi 6/10

Ndidi was responsible for the goal scored by Democratic Republic of Congo in regulation time. Not a good outing from the midfielder.

Frank Onyeka 7/10

The Brentford star gave Nigeria the lead after three minutes. He had a solid display in midfield.

Alex Iwobi 5/10

A disappointing display from the versatile midfielder. He was replaced by Tolu Arokodare in the 77th minute.

Ademola Lookman 4/10

Struggled to get going in the game. He was replaced by Chidera early in the second half.

Samuel Chukwueze 4/10

Moses Simon took his place in the 57th minute. He didn’t contribute much in the game.

Victor Osimhen 4/10

The striker was replaced at half time by Adams Akor

Substitutes

Adams Akor 6/10

The striker was isolated upfront after replacing Victor Osimhen. He scored Nigeria’s first goal in the shootout.

Chidera Ejuke 6/10

He did well after his introduction early in the second half.

Tolu Arokodare 4/10

The Wolves striker wasted a good chance in extra time. He was later replaced by Chidozie Awaziem.

Bruno Onyemaechi 5/10

Did his best to repel Democratic Republic of Congo’s attack after replacing Zaidu Sanusi. He also converted in the shootout.

Chidozie Awaziem