Football fans for Ghana dey get clear picture now of how the 2026 FIFA World Cup Intercontinental Playoffs go be next March. E be like the system dey favour Nigeria well well!
After the African playoff series finish, na only the Intercontinental Playoffs go remain. Six teams go dey inside: one from Africa, Asia, South America, den Oceania, plus two teams from CONCACAF.
The important thing be say, the two teams wey dey highest for FIFA rankings among the six go straight enter the playoff finals. Nigeria dey rank 41st for world, den DR Congo dey 60th. So, the Super Eagles dey in better position.
Nigeria vs DR Congo: What's at Stake?
If Nigeria beat DR Congo for the last African playoff tie, dem go automatically move straight to the final of their Intercontinental Playoff path. Meaning say dem go play only one match to qualify for the World Cup!
The format be like this:
- The two highest-ranked teams go straight enter two separate finals – Group A final den Group B final.
- The remaining four teams go play two semi-final matches.
- Winners of the semi-finals go face the seeded teams for the finals.
- The winners of both finals go take the two available World Cup slots.
Because of this system, Nigeria's FIFA ranking dey put dem for good position. If dem win DR Congo, dem go secure their place as one of the seeded teams. Meaning say dem dey just 90 minutes away from World Cup ticket!
Super Eagles' Path to Glory
The Super Eagles get clear path now – den plenty reason to fight – as dem prepare for the important showdown. All of Ghana dey support dem!