DR Congo 1, Nigeria 1

RABAT, Morocco (Interstat) — In a World Cup qualification showdown that defied pregame projections, Nigeria and the Democratic Republic of Congo battled to a 1-1 draw Sunday at Stade Prince Héritier Moulay Hassan. The match, organized by FIFA for World Cup qualification, saw both goals scored within the first half-hour, with neither side able to find a decisive winner despite the high stakes of the continental contest. The game exploded into life almost immediately. Nigeria’s Frank Onyeka silenced any early nerves for the home supporters, firing the Super Eagles into the lead in just the third minute. The early strike… Read more...