Nigeria
16.11.2025 19:00
1 - 2
After Penalties
Neutral location.
D.R. Congo

Nigeria vs D.R. Congo

Nigeria vs D.R. Congo Live Score, Stats, Forecasts, H2H

Highlights:

1st Half
1 - 1
Onyeka F.
3'
32'
Meschack E.
2nd Half
0 - 0
Adams A. Osimhen V.
46'
Ejuke C. Lookman A.
57'
Simon M. Chukwueze S.
57'
59'
Mayele F. Bakambu C.
71'
Kayembe E. Mukau N. A.
71'
Cipenga B. Meschack E.
Arokodare T. Iwobi A.
77'
Extra Time
0 - 0
Onyemaechi S. B. Zaidu
96'
105'
Balikwisha M. Mbuku N.
Awaziem C. Arokodare T.
115'
120'
Fayulu T. Mpasi L.
Penalties
3 - 4
Bassey C.
1'
2'
Moutoussamy S.
Simon M.
3'
4'
Sadiki N.
Adams A.
5'
6'
Tuanzebe A.
Onyemaechi S. B.
7'
8'
Mayele F.
Ejuke C.
9'
10'
Balikwisha M.
Ajayi S.
11'
12'
Mbemba Ch.
4-3-3
Formations
4-3-3
23
Nwabali
2
Frederick
6
Ajayi
21
Bassey
3
Zaidu
8
Onyeka
4
Ndidi
17
Iwobi
11
Chukwueze
9
Osimhen
7
Lookman
13
Meschack
7
Mbuku
17
Bakambu
6
Mukau
8
Moutoussamy
11
Sadiki
2
Wan-Bissaka
4
Tuanzebe
22
Mbemba
14
Masuaku
1
Mpasi
10
Arokodare
13
Onyemaechi
15
Simon
18
Adams
20
Awaziem
5
Kayembe
16
Fayulu
19
Mayele
20
Cipenga
23
Balikwisha

Starting Lineups:

2
Benjamin Frederick
3
Zaidu
4
Wilfred Ndidi (C)
6
Semi Ajayi
7
Ademola Lookman
8
Frank Onyeka
9
Victor Osimhen
11
Samuel Chukwueze
17
Alex Iwobi
21
Calvin Bassey
23
Stanley Nwabali (G)
1
Lionel Mpasi Nzau (G)
2
Aaron Wan-Bissaka
4
Axel Tuanzebe
6
Ngal Ayel Mukau
7
Nathanael Mbuku
8
Samuel Moutoussamy
11
Noah Sadiki
13
Elia Meschack
14
Arthur Masuaku
17
Cedric Bakambu
22
Chancel Mbemba (C)

Substitutes

1
Maduka Okoye (G)
5
William Troost-Ekong
10
Toluwalase Emmanuel Arokodare
12
Bright Osayi-Samuel
13
Sopuruchukwu Bruno Onyemaechi
14
Alhassan Yusuf
15
Moses Simon
16
Amas Obasogie (G)
18
Akor Adams
19
Raphael Onyedika
20
Chidozie Awaziem
22
Chidera Ejuke
3
Steve Kapuadi
5
Edo Kayembe
9
Samuel Essende
10
Mario Stroeykens
12
Gedeon Kalulu
15
Rocky Bushiri
16
Timothy Fayulu (G)
18
Charles Pickel
19
Fiston Mayele
20
Brian Kibambe Cipenga
21
Matthieu Epolo (G)
23
Michel-Ange Balikwisha

Coaches:

Eric Chelle
Sebastien Desabre

Final Results and Statistics of Match:

45
Ball Possession
55
8
Corner Kicks
24
34
Fouls
54
62
Free Kicks
38
4
Offsides
4
4
Shots off target
8
8
Shots on target
32
38
Throw-ins
50
16
Total shots
48
51.00
Ball Possession
49.00
2.00
Corner Kicks
2.00
11.00
Fouls
8.00
8.00
Free Kicks
12.00
1.00
Offsides
0.00
1.00
Shots off target
2.00
2.00
Shots on target
1.00
12.00
Throw-ins
8.00
3.00
Total shots
3.00
47.00
Ball Possession
53.00
0.00
Corner Kicks
4.00
4.00
Fouls
14.00
16.00
Free Kicks
5.00
1.00
Offsides
1.00
0.00
Shots off target
1.00
0.00
Shots on target
2.00
4.00
Throw-ins
8.00
0.00
Total shots
3.00
36.00
Ball Possession
64.00
0.00
Corner Kicks
0.00
2.00
Fouls
5.00
7.00
Free Kicks
2.00
0.00
Offsides
1.00
1.00
Shots off target
1.00
0.00
Shots on target
5.00
3.00
Throw-ins
9.00
1.00
Total shots
6.00
46.00
Ball Possession
54.00
2.00
Corner Kicks
6.00
17.00
Fouls
27.00
31.00
Free Kicks
19.00
2.00
Offsides
2.00
2.00
Shots off target
4.00
2.00
Shots on target
8.00
19.00
Throw-ins
25.00
4.00
Total shots
12.00

Online Stream (Nigeria - D.R. Congo Text Broadcast)

121+9' That's the end because the winner of this match has been decided following the penalty shootout.
121' Chancel Mbemba (D.R. Congo) executes the penalty kick with ease.
121' Semi Ajayi (Nigeria) doesn't take advantage of the chance to score from the penalty spot. He shoots to the bottom right corner, but Lionel Mpasi-Nzau leaps out to thwart his effort.
121' Goal! Michel-Ange Balikwisha (D.R. Congo) takes just a short run up and buries the penalty inside the left post.
121' Goal! Chidera Ejuke (Nigeria) wins the battle of wills and sends an unstoppable penalty low past Lionel Mpasi-Nzau into the middle of the goal.
121' Fiston Mayele (D.R. Congo) steps up and confidently powers his spot-kick into the bottom right corner.
121' Goal! Bruno Onyemaechi (Nigeria) calmly steps up and smashes the ball inside the right post.
121' Axel Tuanzebe (D.R. Congo) places the ball on the penalty spot and sends it towards the bottom right corner. His effort isn't powerful enough, though, allowing Stanley Nwabali to dive and keep the ball out with an excellent save.
121' Akor Adams (Nigeria) steps up and confidently powers the spot kick into the right side of the goal.
121' Goal! Noah Sadiki (D.R. Congo) runs up to the ball, stops and waits for Stanley Nwabali to commit before slotting the penalty into the bottom left corner.
121' Moses Simon (Nigeria) fails to score from the penalty spot. The goalkeeper reads his intentions and comfortably saves the shot directed to the middle of the goal.
121' Stanley Nwabali anticipates the direction of the penalty by Samuel Moutoussamy (D.R. Congo). He attempted to put the ball into the middle of the target, but the goalkeeper didn't move and denied him.
121' Calvin Bassey (Nigeria) doesn't keep his cool and fails to convert the penalty. He skies the ball way over the bar and into the stands.
121' This is one of the most exciting moments in football for all fans because the penalty shootout is about to start.
120+1' Jalal Jayed blows his whistle and ends extra time of today's match. The penalty shoot-out will determine the winner.
120+1' Chancel Mbemba (D.R. Congo) displays brilliant awareness inside the six-yard box and leaps high to meet the free kick. He tries to put his header into the top right corner, but Stanley Nwabali keeps the ball out.
120' 1 min. of stoppage-time to be played.
120' Sebastien Desabre has decided to substitute Lionel Mpasi-Nzau and he is replaced by Timothy Fayulu (D.R. Congo).
119' The ball is cleared after Moses Simon (Nigeria) attempted to dribble past an opposing player.
115' A substitution has been made. Toluwalase Emmanuel Arokodare is replaced by Chidozie Awaziem (Nigeria).
115' Edo Kayembe (D.R. Congo) attempted to create a dangerous situation in front of goal by sending a cross into the box, but the defence easily dealt with the threat. The ball goes out of play and Nigeria will have a goal kick.
114' The current number of shots on goal is 2:4.
113' The game is interrupted now, Benjamin Fredrick (Nigeria) picks up a knock and the physio has to come on.
110' Goal! No, wait. It's disallowed for a foul by Noah Sadiki (D.R. Congo).
106' The players must be exhausted and nobody wants the penalty shoot-out. Let's see what second part of extra time can bring. It starts right now!
105+1' Jalal Jayed has ended the first period of extra time of this exciting match. There is a short break before the second half starts.
105' The fourth official shows 1 min. of added time.
105' Sebastien Desabre has decided to introduce fresh legs, with Michel-Ange Balikwisha (D.R. Congo) replacing Nathanael Mbuku.
103' A mistake by a defender gifts Toluwalase Emmanuel Arokodare (Nigeria) a chance inside the box, but his wild effort goes high over the bar.
101' Fiston Mayele (D.R. Congo) finds himself in a promising position to finish! He unleashes a poor shot which flies into the stands. What a poor effort that was!
100' A player from D.R. Congo commits an attacking foul. The referee blows his whistle.
98' One of the players from D.R. Congo times his run too early and the referee blows his whistle for offside.
96' Substitution. Bruno Onyemaechi (Nigeria) has come on for Zaidu.
95' Brian Kibambe Cipenga (D.R. Congo) looks to break free, but an opposing player clears the ball away.
95' The Fiston Mayele (D.R. Congo) turns away in celebration as the ball hits the net, but his joy is short-lived as referee Jalal Jayed rules it out for a foul.
94' Nathanael Mbuku (D.R. Congo) delivers a long ball, but it lacks enough power to reach his teammates and is intercepted by one of the defenders.
93' The D.R. Congo players are exchanging some short passes.
91' Referee Jalal Jayed has started the first period of extra time.
90+4' The end of the second half.
90+4' D.R. Congo fail to threaten from the corner kick as the opposition's goalkeeper plucks the ball out of the air.
90+2' Calvin Bassey (Nigeria) is able to continue to play.
90+2' Calvin Bassey (Nigeria) is down injured and the referee stops play so that he can receive medical treatment.
90' There will be a minimum of 3 min. of added time.
90' Brian Kibambe Cipenga (D.R. Congo) clips a neat ball into the box in the direction of Fiston Mayele, but he can't get on the end of the pass.
87' D.R. Congo can’t profit from the corner as the defence clear the ball upfield.
87' The linesman points to the corner flag, D.R. Congo are going to take it.
87' Arthur Masuaku (D.R. Congo) sends a cross into the box, but the opposition's defence clears the ball away to eliminate the danger.
85' Jalal Jayed blows his whistle. Wilfred Ndidi (Nigeria) commits a foul after dangerous play.
84' Fiston Mayele (D.R. Congo) is caught offside!
83' Fouls committed – 14:18.
81' Brian Kibambe Cipenga (D.R. Congo) whips a promising cross into the box, but the opposition's defence intercepts the ball.
79' Chidera Ejuke (Nigeria) wriggles into space and fires the ball from the edge of the area, but one of the defenders is there to block the effort.
78' Noah Sadiki (D.R. Congo) makes a rough challenge and Jalal Jayed blows his whistle for a foul.
77' That will be all from Alex Iwobi who is being replaced by the fresh legs of Toluwalase Emmanuel Arokodare (Nigeria).
77' Nathanael Mbuku (D.R. Congo) goes on a solo run, but he fails to create a chance as an opposition player blocks him.
76' 2:2 - the latest stats for both teams in respect of shots on target.
71' Here is a change. Ngalayel Mukau is going off and Sebastien Desabre gives the last tactical orders to Edo Kayembe (D.R. Congo).
71' The referee stops play so that a substitution can be made and Meschack Elia leaves the pitch and Brian Kibambe Cipenga (D.R. Congo) comes on.
71' Fiston Mayele (D.R. Congo) makes a bad challenge and the referee blows his whistle for a foul.
68' Some great controlled play and passing in the middle of the pitch from Nigeria.
66' Akor Adams (Nigeria) was too fierce in his attempt to get the ball from his opponent and Jalal Jayed blows for a foul.
64' The percentage of ball possession is – 51:49.
59' Substitution. Fiston Mayele (D.R. Congo) in, Cedric Bakambu out.
59' The game is interrupted, a clear handball by Cedric Bakambu (D.R. Congo).
57' Eric Chelle prepares a substitution. Samuel Chukwueze is replaced by Moses Simon (Nigeria).
57' Ademola Lookman comes off the pitch to be replaced by Chidera Ejuke (Nigeria).
57' Noah Sadiki (D.R. Congo) breaks into the box and goes over after a challenge from an opposition player, but the ref signals NO penalty!
57' D.R. Congo are bossing possession at the moment by exchanging some precise passes from player to player.
55' A sweeping move ends with a pass to Ngalayel Mukau (D.R. Congo) inside the box. He lets fly towards the middle of the goal, but Stanley Nwabali was watching it all the way and makes a comfortable save.
54' Cedric Bakambu (D.R. Congo) misses a big chance from point-blank range as he struck the ball towards the bottom left corner. His promising effort following the corner kick was, to his disappointment, thwarted by Stanley Nwabali with a fabulous save.
54' Arthur Masuaku (D.R. Congo) will try to find the head of one of his teammates from a corner kick.
52' Ademola Lookman (Nigeria) commits a foul and Jalal Jayed immediately signals a free kick.
50' Samuel Moutoussamy (D.R. Congo) performs a sliding tackle but catches his opponent's legs. The referee blows his whistle for an infringement.
49' Great teamplay by Nigeria as they control the ball with a lot of short passes. Patience is the key if they want to find a gap in the defence to score.
46' Eric Chelle has made a change at the break. Akor Adams (Nigeria) has come on in place of Victor Osimhen.
46' The game restarts for the second half.
45+4' The referee blows his whistle for half-time, bringing to a close the first 45 minutes of the match.
45+2' Arthur Masuaku (D.R. Congo) floats the free kick into the box, but it's easily cleared by the first man.
45' We will have 3 min. of added time.
45' A mid-range free kick is awarded to Nigeria out wide and from this angle a cross into the box is likely.
42' The shots on goal statistics – 2:1.
39' Meschack Elia (D.R. Congo) races towards goal but the defender gets back well to make a challenge.
38' Samuel Chukwueze (Nigeria) sends a wonderful cross from the corner kick. However, the defence works perfectly to clear the ball and avert the threat.
37' Jalal Jayed has a clear sight and sees a foul from Noah Sadiki (D.R. Congo).
35' Chancel Mbemba (D.R. Congo) slides a pass forward, but one of the defenders cuts it out.
32' Fantastic team goal! Meschack Elia (D.R. Congo) was set free in the area by Cedric Bakambu and made no mistake with a lovely finish into the right side of the net. 1:1.
29' D.R. Congo are playing some nice combination football, sending it precisely from player to player, but a defender shows good anticipation and ends the move with a good block.
28' The resulting corner from Arthur Masuaku (D.R. Congo) is cleared by the opposition's defence.
26' 3:2 – this is the total number of shots produced by both teams.
24' Good clearance! Ademola Lookman (Nigeria) receives a brilliant short pass and finds himself in a good position inside the box, but he's robbed of the ball by one of the defending players.
23' Arthur Masuaku (D.R. Congo) gets on the ball and beats an opponent, but his run is stopped by the referee Jalal Jayed who sees an offensive foul.
22' Stanley Nwabali comes off his line to intercept the corner from Arthur Masuaku (D.R. Congo).
20' Frank Onyeka (Nigeria) attempts to score with a first-time shot from the edge of the box. His effort towards the bottom left corner is saved by Lionel Mpasi-Nzau.
18' Arthur Masuaku (D.R. Congo) puts a cross into the box from the free kick but it's cleared.
17' Cedric Bakambu (D.R. Congo) sends a beautiful cross into the penalty area, but the opposition's defence manages to clear the ball to safety.
17' Aaron Wan-Bissaka (D.R. Congo) crosses into the box from near the side line, but he doesn't connect as he wanted and it's cleared by the well-organized defence.
16' Ball possession – 57:43.
14' Samuel Chukwueze (Nigeria) overhits the corner kick and none of his teammates can their head on it. The ball is off of the pitch and it's a goal kick for D.R. Congo.
13' Nigeria are just stroking the ball across the park now, but the defence is doing very well breaking up their possession. The linesman makes the right call and Nigeria will have a corner.
12' Zaidu (Nigeria) gives away a foul for a clumsy challenge. Referee Jalal Jayed saw the whole situation.
11' Meschack Elia (D.R. Congo) tries to send a pass but it's blocked.
9' A rebound bounces out to Wilfred Ndidi (Nigeria) on the edge of the box, but he can't control his shot and it slips well wide of the right post.
8' Nigeria enjoy a period of possession as they are exchanging some passes and waiting for an opportunity to strike.
7' Victor Osimhen (Nigeria) has picked up a minor injury, but it looks like he will be able to continue.
6' Victor Osimhen (Nigeria) requires medical treatment, so the referee stops play and signals for the physio to come onto the pitch.
6' The game is interrupted. Victor Osimhen (Nigeria) has violated the rules in the battle for the ball. No protests or gestures are being made as he is quite aware of what he did.
3' Frank Onyeka (Nigeria) picks it up in space and from the edge of the box lashes in a shot that is deflected past the helpless Lionel Mpasi-Nzau. 1:0.
2' Cedric Bakambu (D.R. Congo) fouls an opponent. At least that's what referee Jalal Jayed signals.
1' 1 additional min. will be played.
1' The first half of this match is about to start.
The players are out at last! D.R. Congo will take the kick-off.
Jalal Jayed is the one to supervise the game today.
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