head-to-head history between Nigeria and DR Congo
DR Congo/@Ouest France
Nigeria will face DR Congo on Sunday in a high-stakes match with the coveted African ticket to the intercontinental play-offs for the 2026 FIFA World Cup on the line.
The Super Eagles and the Leopards booked their places in the African play-off final after impressive victories over Gabon (4-1) and Cameroon (1-0), respectively.
Historically, these two sides have gone head-to-head six times. DR Congo leads the tally with three wins to Nigeria’s two, while just one encounter ended in a draw.
Full results of Nigeria vs DR Congo encounters
05/11/1966: Nigeria 3-2 DR Congo
26/11/1966: DR Congo 1-0 Nigeria
27/12/1966: DR Congo 1-0 Nigeria
03/03/2010: Nigeria 5-2 DR Congo
08/10/2015: Nigeria 0-2 DR Congo
28/05/2018: Nigeria 1-1 DR Congo