Overview
- Chancel Mbemba converted the decisive kick as DR Congo won the shootout 4-3 after extra time.
- Frank Onyeka struck in the 3rd minute for Nigeria before Meschack Elia equalized around the 32nd.
- DR Congo substituted goalkeeper Timothy Fayulu for the shootout, and he produced crucial saves.
- Nigeria’s Calvin Bassey, Moses Simon and Semi Ajayi missed their penalties in the tiebreaker.
- Nigeria coach Éric Chelle accused Congo staff of using “voodoo” during penalties, an unsubstantiated postmatch claim following Congo’s qualification.