Nigeria 1–1 Democratic Republic of the Congo. This FIFA World Cup qualification (CAF) match was played on 16 November 2025. The match ended in a draw.
Democratic Republic of the Congo vs Nigeria Football Match – Live Updates and Stats – 2025/11/16
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Democratic Republic of the Congo
- 28 May 2018 Nigeria 1 - 1 Democratic Republic of the Congo D
- 08 Oct 2015 Nigeria 0 - 2 Democratic Republic of the Congo L
- 03 Mar 2010 Nigeria 5 - 2 Democratic Republic of the Congo W
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Match preview
Nigeria faced Democratic Republic of the Congo in the FIFA World Cup qualification (CAF) on Sunday, 16 November 2025 and the match finished 5–6. This page holds the final scoreline, goals, lineups and full match stats.
Head-to-head history
These two clubs have met 4 times on record. Nigeria have won 1, Democratic Republic of the Congo have won 2 and 1 match ended level. A full timeline of previous meetings — scores, dates and competitions — is in the H2H tab above.
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Nigeria vs Democratic Republic of the Congo — frequently asked
When was Nigeria vs Democratic Republic of the Congo played?
Kick-off was in the FIFA World Cup qualification (CAF).
Where was Nigeria vs Democratic Republic of the Congo played?
At a neutral venue — the stadium is not yet confirmed on our feed.
What was the final score of Nigeria vs Democratic Republic of the Congo?
Nigeria 5 – 6 Democratic Republic of the Congo. Democratic Republic of the Congo won.
How can I follow Nigeria vs Democratic Republic of the Congo live?
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Which competition is Nigeria vs Democratic Republic of the Congo part of?
The FIFA World Cup qualification (CAF). Full fixtures, standings and top scorers for this season are on the competition hub.
More from the FIFA World Cup qualification (CAF)
Browse every team, fixture and result in this season on the FIFA World Cup qualification (CAF) hub. You can also follow Nigeria and Democratic Republic of the Congo for their upcoming schedules, squads and recent form.
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