2026 WCQ Playoffs: Congo Deserved To Beat Super Eagles — Ikpeba

 

Former international Victor Ikpeba has said Democratic Republic of Congo deserved to beat the Super Eagles in Sunday night’s 2026 FIFA World Cup African playoffs final, 

The Leopards defeated the Super Eagles 4-3 on penalities to secure a place in the Intercontinental playoffs.

Nigeria started the game strongly, and took the lead through Frank Onyeka in the third minute.

Meschak Elia capitalised on an error by Wilfred Ndidi to equalise for the Leopards in the 34th minute.

Congo dominated the game in second half and extra time, with Stanley Nwabali producing a fine save to deny them late on.