DR Congo late win against Cameroon set up Nigeria meeting in World Cup playoffs final 

DR Congo advanced to the CAF World Cup qualification play-off final with a narrow 1-0 victory against Cameroon on Thursday.

In a fiercely contested match, both teams created opportunities but were unable to break through until Chancel Mbemba scored late in the second half.

The defender reacted quickest inside the box, firing home to seal a crucial win for the Leopards.

Cameroon pushed for an equaliser in the closing stages but DR Congo held firm, displaying discipline and composure to see out the result.

With the victory, DR Congo now advance to face Nigeria in the final stage of the CAF play-offs — a fixture that will determine who progresses to the inter-confederation play-offs for a chance at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.