Nigeria and DR Congo moved a step nearer to qualifying for the 2026 World Cup with close-run international victories on Thursday.
Within the African play-offs to achieve the finals, the Tremendous Eagles had been taken to further time by Gabon and The Leopards edged previous Cameroon.
Within the Asian part of qualifying, the United Arab Emirates and Iraq stay degree after the primary episode of their two-legged play-off.
101GreatGoals.com has the outcomes and scorers from Nigeria vs Gabon, Cameroon vs Congo DR and the UAE vs Iraq in 2026 World Cup qualifying.
Nigeria vs Gabon: Osimhen objectives assist Tremendous Eagles
Galatasaray ahead Victor Osimhen was among the many culprits as Nigeria squandered a succession of possibilities earlier than taking a 78th-minute lead in opposition to Gabon when Akor Adams capitalised on a misplaced backpass.
Big second for Ejuke and Nigeria 🇳🇬 pic.twitter.com/Qdhtzx3Dmx
— ESPN FC (@ESPNFC) November 13, 2025
Certainly one of Osimhen’s membership teammates, Mario Lemina, equalised within the 89th minute, however Chidera Ejuke struck throughout further time and Osimhen adopted swimsuit twice as Nigeria received 4-1 to advance to the ultimate on November 15, with the winners of that recreation progressing to the inter-confederation play-offs.
Osimhen makes it 3-1 for Nigeria 🇳🇬 pic.twitter.com/bqON51IrR3
— ESPN FC (@ESPNFC) November 13, 2025
Nigeria beginning XI: Stanley Nwabali, Shiny Osayi-Samuel, Benjamin Fredrick, Calvin Bassey, Zaidu Sanusi, Samuel Chukwueze, Wilfred Ndidi, Ademola Lookman, Alex Iwobi, Victor Osimhen, Akor Adams
Nigeria substitutes: Maduka Okoye, William Troost-Ekong, Chidera Ejuke, Frank Onyeka, Tolu Arokodare, Bruno Onyemaechi, Alhassan Yusuf, Moses Simon, Amas Obasogie, Raphael Onyedika, Chidozie Awaziem, Olakunle Olusegun
Gabon beginning XI: Loyce Mbaba, Anthony Oyono, Aaron Appindangoye, Bruno Ecuele Manga, Jacques Ekomie, Mario Lemina, Royce Openda, Didier Ndong, Andre Poko, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, Denis Bouanga
Gabon substitutes: Lukas Mounguenou, Alex Moucketou-Moussounda, Johann Obiang, Alan Do Marcolino, Noha Lemina, Edlin Essang-Matouti, Teddy Averlant, Jonathan Do Marcolino, Bryan Meyo, Samake Nze, Francois Bekale, Jeremy Oyono
Cameroon vs Congo DR: Mbemba makes mark
Cameroon will miss out on a ninth look on the finals after Chancel Mbemba met Brian Cipenga’s nook for the 91st-minute winner to ship DR Congo to a gathering with Nigeria.
Manchester United and Cameroon goalkeeper Andre Onana denied Cedric Bakambu in the course of the second half, during which one among his membership and nation teammates, Bryan Mbeumo, additionally went shut.
CONGO DR STUN CAMEROON IN STOPPAGE TIME AND ADVANCE TO THE FINAL 🇨🇩 🇨🇩 🇨🇩
THEY WILL FACE NIGERIA FOR A SPOT IN THE INTER-CONFEDERATION PLAYOFFS ON SUNDAY ⚔️ pic.twitter.com/QFtNQhLDiO
— ESPN FC (@ESPNFC) November 13, 2025
Cameroon beginning XI: Andre Onana, Jackson Tchatchoua, Jean-Charles Castelletto, Michael Ngadeu, Nouhou Tolo, Arthur Avom, Carlos Baleba, Mahamadou Nagida, Bryan Mbeumo, Frank Magri, Etta Eyong
Cameroon substitutes: Simon Omossola, Malcom Bokele, Georges-Kevin N’Koudou, Wilitty Younoussa, Vincent Aboubakar, Christian Bassogog, Patrick Soko, Darlin Yongwa, Devis Epassy, Martin Hongla, Nicolas Ngamaleu, Enzo Boyomo
DR Congo beginning XI: Lionel Mpasi, Aaron Wan-Bissaka, Chancel Mbemba, Axel Tuanzebe, Joris Kayembe, Charles Pickel, Noah Sadiki, Samuel Moutoussamy, Theo Bongonda, Cedric Bakambu, Nathanael Mbuku
DR Congo substitutes: Steve Kapuadi, Edo Kayembe, Ngal’ayel Mukau, Samuel Essende, Gedeon Kalulu, Arthur Masuaku, Rocky Bushiri, Timothy Fayulu, Fiston Mayele, Brian Cipenga, Matthieu Epolo, Michel-Ange Balikwisha
United Arab Emirates vs Iraq: First leg degree
With each groups additionally trying to attain the intercontinental play-offs, Luton City ahead Ali Al-Hamadi’s Tenth-minute strike put Iraq forward in Abu Dhabi.
Ali Al Zubaidi ignites the Iraqi dream 🤩 🇮🇶#AsianQualifiers | #UAEvIRQ pic.twitter.com/aJYfjmb44j
— #AsianQualifiers (@afcasiancup) November 13, 2025
Luanzinho’s header from Abdalla Ramadan’s cross eight minutes later ensured the sport completed 1-1, though Caio Lucas had a objective disallowed for the UAE within the sixth minute of added time.
The person who steps up for 🇦🇪 UAE .. and he goes by the identify of Luanzinho 🫡#AsianQualifiers | #UAEvIRQ pic.twitter.com/UXSfODAsvI
— #AsianQualifiers (@afcasiancup) November 13, 2025
The second leg is on the Basra Worldwide Stadium on Tuesday.
When 🇦🇪 UAE wanted a hero, Khalid Eisa answered 🧤
A world-class save to maintain 🇮🇶 Iraq at bay ⚡️#AsianQualifiers | #UAEvIRQ | #MagicMoments | @VisitSaudi pic.twitter.com/eQjrdHbSFB
— #AsianQualifiers (@afcasiancup) November 13, 2025
UAE beginning XI: Khalid Eissa, Marcus Meloni, Ala Zouhir, Lucas Pimenta, Ruben Canedo, Luanzinho, Yahia Nader, Abdalla Ramadan, Sultan Adil, Harib Abdalla, Nicolas Gimenez
United Arab Emirates substitutes: Adel Al Hosani, Kouame Kouadio, Ali Saleh, Richard Akonnor, Caio Lucas, Caio Canedo, Gaston Alvarez Suarez, M’Hammed Rabii, Majid Rashid, Khaled Ebraheim, Bruno Conceicao, Hamad Al Meqbaali
Iraq beginning XI: Jalal Hassan, Hussein Ali, Zaid Tahseen, Akam Hashim, Merchas Doski, Marko Farji, Aimar Sher, Amir Al Ammari, Ali Jasim, Ali Al Zubaidi, Mohanad Ali
Iraq substitutes: Fahad Talib, Mustafa Sadoun, Munaf Younus, Sherko Karim, Hasan Abdulkareem, Hussein Ali, Zidane Iqbal, Ahmed Al Hajjaj, Aymen Hussein, Kevin Yakob, Osama Rashid, Ahmed Basil
When are the World Cup play-offs?
The groups are competing to play in deciders happening in March 2026.
When is the draw for the 2026 World Cup?
The draw for the World Cup finals will happen in December 2025. The event runs from June 11 till July 19 2026.
