# Soccer: Nigeria is through to the 2026 World Cup African playoffs final, following a 4-1 win over Gabon in extra time. The Super Eagles will face the Democratic Republic of Congo in Sunday’s final, after the Leopards beat Cameroon 1-0. The winner of the final will advance to the inter-confederation playoffs in Mexico in March, which will determine the final two qualifiers for the World Cup in Canada, Mexico, and the USA. Meanwhile, two-time champions France secured a place in the World Cup after beating Ukraine 4-0.
Soccer: Nigeria to face DR Congo in the 2026 World Cup African playoffs final