Desabre Says Pressure Is On England As DR Congo Eye World Cup Shock
DR Congo coach Sébastien Desabre says England carry the pressure before their World Cup last-32 clash, insisting the Leopards have already achieved their targets....
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Henderson Tells England To Stay Calm As DR Congo Knockout Test Awaits
Jordan Henderson has urged England to stay calm and focused as they prepare for a World Cup last-32 clash with DR Congo after topping Group L....
Africa Turns World Cup Knockouts Into Continental Test As Nine Teams Chase Last-16 Places
Nine African teams have reached the 2026 World Cup Round of 32, setting up a major continental test as Morocco, Senegal, Algeria, Egypt, Ghana and others chase last-16 places....
DR Congo seal historic World Cup return with extra-time win over Jamaica
DR Congo are back at the FIFA World Cup for the first time since 1974 after Axel Tuanzebe’s extra-time goal secured a 1-0 play-off win over Jamaica in Guadalajara....
Nigeria’s World Cup Hopes Rest with FIFA, Says NSC Chairman Shehu Dikko
Shehu Dikko, Chairman of the National Sports Commission (NSC), revealed that Nigeria's World Cup qualification hopes now rest with FIFA following a protest against DR Congo for allegedly fielding ineligible players....
“Complete Nonsense” Ibenge Dismisses Chelle Voodoo Claims in DR.Congo vs Nigeria
Former DR Congo coach Florent Ibenge has dismissed claims that the Leopards used voodoo during their dramatic World Cup playoff win over Nigeria. Reacting to remarks by Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle, Ibenge said the allegation is “complete nonsense” and rooted in folklore, insisting he never witnessed any spiritual interference during his seven-year spell in Congolese football....
Super Eagles Crush Gabon 4–1 in Rabat to Reach Playoff Final Against DR Congo
The Super Eagles are one match away from the Inter-Continental Play-Off after overpowering Gabon 4–1 in extra time in Rabat. Victor Osimhen struck twice as Nigeria recovered from an 89th-minute equaliser to dominate the added period. Akor Adams and Chidera Ejuke also scored, setting up a decisive clash with DR Congo on Sunday for a place in the global play-off round...
Senegal Crush DR Congo 4-0 in WAFCON 2024 Group A Opener
Senegal start WAFCON 2024 with a statement 4-0 win over DR Congo. Mama Diop and Nguenar Ndiaye both net braces in a dominant Group A performance....