RABAT :Democratic Republic of Congo captain Chancel Mbemba snuck in at the back post to score a dramatic last-gasp winner for his team as they edged Cameroon 1-0 in the World Cup Africa playoffs on Thursday.

Mbemba stole in unmarked to force home a corner from Brian Cipenga to secure a dramatic victory for his country and keep them on course for possible qualification to next year's finals.

The Congolese will meet Nigeria in the playoff final in Rabat on Sunday after they beat Gabon 4-1 after extra time earlier on Thursday.

Sunday's winner then advances to the inter-confederation playoffs in March where six teams will battle for two places at the 2026 finals in Canada, Mexico and the United States.

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