Democratic Republic of Congo head coach, Sébastien Desabre has expressed confidence that his team can cause an upset against Nigeria in the 2026 FIFA World Cup playoffs final, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports.
The Leopards stunned Cameroon 1-0 in Rabat on Thursday, booking their spot in the final, where they'll face Nigeria for a place in the intercontinental playoffs.
Desabre acknowledged Nigeria's status as one of Africa's top teams, but emphasized his team's determination to give their best shot.
"We know Nigeria remains the best in Africa, but we have experienced players and we're working hard to improve," Desabre said.
"This will be a different kind of match, and we'll give it our all".
By Olujimi Dare Ogun