Overview
- Victor Osimhen scored twice in extra time as Nigeria beat Gabon 4-1 to reach Sunday’s final in Rabat.
- Chancel Mbemba headed a 90+1-minute winner for DR Congo to eliminate Cameroon 1-0 in wet conditions.
- Sunday’s Nigeria–DR Congo clash at Moulay El Hassan Stadium will decide Africa’s representative for the March intercontinental playoff.
- Nigeria chase a return to the World Cup, while DR Congo seek a first appearance since 1974 under coach Sébastien Desabre.
- Cameroon’s exit ends Bryan Mbeumo’s 2026 World Cup hopes and shifts focus to AFCON in Morocco from Dec 21 to Jan 18, affecting club availability.