Tag: DR Congo
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Nigeria misses 2026 World Cup qualification after penalty heartbreak to DR Congo
Nigeria misses 2026 World Cup qualification after dramatic penalty heartbreak Nigeria’s hopes of reaching the 2026 FIFA World Cup were dashed on a tense night in Rabat as they fell 4-3 on penalties to DR Congo in the CAF World Cup playoff final at the Moulay Hassan Stadium. The result meant the Super Eagles failed…
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Nigeria Coach Claims DR Congo Players Practised ‘Voodoo’ During Penalty Shootout
Controversy after a dramatic CAF clash The Nigeria national team faced a heart-stopping exit after a 1-1 draw with DR Congo in the Confederation of African Football (CAF) competition, only to be eliminated in a subsequent penalty shootout 4-3. In the wake of the loss, Nigeria’s head coach, Eric Chelle, made a controversial assertion that…
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Nigeria Misses Out on 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualification After Dramatic Penalty Shootout Loss
Nigeria’s Dream Ends in Penalties Against DR Congo Nigeria’s quest for a spot at the 2026 FIFA World Cup came to a heartbreaking end on Sunday night as they failed to secure qualification after a dramatic 4-3 penalty shootout defeat to DR Congo in the CAF World Cup playoff final. The high-stakes clash, held at…
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Nigeria Boss Accuses DR Congo of Practicing Voodoo in Penalty Shootout
Nigeria Coach Alleges Voodoo Practice in Penalty Shootout Nigeria’s head coach Eric Chelle has stirred controversy by alleging that DR Congo players were involved in voodoo rituals during the shootout that decided their CAF contest on Sunday. The claim was made following a dramatic 1-1 draw that eventually saw DR Congo triumph 4-3 on penalties.…
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Nigeria Misses 2026 World Cup Qualifier After Penalty Loss
Brazilian Street Soccer Rival? Not Quite: Nigeria’s World Cup Dream Ends in Penalties Nigeria’s bid to reach the 2026 FIFA World Cup ended in heartbreak as the Super Eagles were edged out 4-3 on penalties by DR Congo in a dramatic CAF World Cup playoff final at the Moulay Hassan Stadium. After a tense 120…
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Bridge Collapse at Congo Copper Mine Kills Dozens
What happened Tragedy struck at a semi-industrial copper mine in southeastern Democratic Republic of the Congo when a bridge used by workers collapsed on a Saturday, authorities confirmed. The incident resulted in at least 32 fatalities, with many more injured and others reported missing. The collapse occurred in a region where small-scale and semi-industrial mining…
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Nigeria vs DR Congo: Possible XI as Super Eagles Target World Cup Spot
Super Eagles Face a Crucial Decider: Nigeria vs DR Congo The final round of the 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers pits Nigeria against the Democratic Republic of Congo in a high-stakes showdown that could define the Super Eagles’ path to Qatar or beyond. Under head coach Eric Chelle, Nigeria must translate domestic form and international…
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Nigeria vs DR Congo: Possible XI as Super Eagles Seek World Cup Qualification
Overview: A Decisive Clash for World Cup Qualification The Nigeria national team, the Super Eagles, travel to face the Democratic Republic of Congo in a match that could define Africa’s path to the 2026 FIFA World Cup. As the final round of qualifying unfolds, head coach Eric Chelle is widely expected to balance experience with…
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Prevention as the First Line of Defence Against Ebola
Introduction: Ebola’s Threat in Kasai and Beyond In Bulape, Democratic Republic of the Congo, the first signs of an Ebola concern were reported in a local maternity ward in Kasai Province. A pregnant woman arrived with unusual symptoms, triggering heightened vigilance and a reminder that prevention is the most effective line of defence against this…
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DR Congo snatch late win over Cameroon, set up playoff final with Nigeria
Late drama seals dramatic victory for DR Congo In a pulsating clash that kept spectators on the edge of their seats, DR Congo produced a late breakthrough to snatch a 1-0 win over Cameroon. The decisive moment came when Mbemba moved unmarked to connect with a clearance that deflected into a corner off Brian Cipenga,…