The senior national team of Nigeria will face Congo Dr in the final of the world cup qualifiers playoff after a 1-0 win over Cameroon in the second semi final of the mini tournament in Morocco, OwnGoalNigeria.com reports.
Nigeria booked a spot in the final with a comprehensive 4-1 win over Gabon in the other semi final with a Victor Osimhen brace after goals from Jerome Akor and Chidera Ejuke.
Congo Dr won the second semi final 1-0 thanks to a late goal from Chancel Mbemba in the first minute of time added on.
A very boring first half saw both teams tied at O-0 and just when it seems like extra time will once again be needed to provide a winner, Mbemba headed home what ended as the winner in the first minute of time added on from a corner kick.
The goal sent Cameroon out of the race to be at the 2026 World Cup while Dr. Congo marched on to the final.
They will now face Nigeria on Sunday for a spot to represent Africa at the Intercontinental playoff next year in March, where there will be two tickets up for grabs for teams who made it to the final.
Mohammed Mowiz Suleiman
