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Supers Eagles thrash Gabon to advance to African playoff final

The Super Eagles of Nigeria defeated Gabon 4-1 after extra time on Wednesday to advance to the final stage of the African qualifiers for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

The match was played at the Prince Moulay Hassan Stadium in Rabat, Morocco,

Akor Adams opened the scoring for Nigeria in the second half before Mario Lemina equalized for Gabon to force the match into extra time.

Osimhen leads Nigeria’s extra-time surge

After missing at point blank at the die-minute of second half, Victor Osimhen went on to inspire Nigeria’s turnaround in extra time, scoring twice to put the Super Eagles firmly in control.

Chidera Ejuke also scored, making it four goals to complete the victory and end Gabon’s hopes of qualification.

Focus amid off-field distractions

The win came despite recent bonus disputes between the players and the Nigeria Football Federation, an issue that had threatened to disrupt preparations.

However, the team remained focused and produced a dominant performance when it mattered most.

Next challenge for the Super Eagles

Nigeria will face the winner between Cameroon and DR Congo in the final round on Sunday, with a place in the intercontinental playoff at stake.

The match is scheduled for the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium (also known as the Prince Héritier Moulay El Hassan Stadium).

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Nigeria vs Gabon: Mikel Obi Lists Three Things Super Eagles Must Do

Former Super Eagles captain John Mikel Obi has outlined three key things Eric Chelle’s team must do when they face Gabon in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying playoff on Thursday in Morocco.

Obi Mikel urged the Super Eagles to approach their match against Gabon with confidence, bravery, and passion, adding that they should be proud to wear the green and white colors of Nigeria.

The winner of the encounter between Nigeria and Gabon will face the winner between Cameroon and DR Congo in the playoff final on Sunday.

“Go in the game, play as we should, with full confidence, bravery, and passion, knowing you’re wearing the green white green, the badge of that green white green is huge,” Obi Mikel, a former Chelsea midfielder, said on the Obi One Podcast Channel.

“300 million people, that is a lot of pressure, but you have to deal with it. I know they can do it, and I believe in them.”

Nigeria heads to the game after defeating the Benin Republic in their last game, while Gabon won against Burundi.

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CAF Releases 5 Key Rules for Super Eagles’ Crucial World Cup Playoff Against Gabon

Five key match regulations have been released by the Confederation of African Football (CAF) ahead of Nigeria’s high-stakes 2026 FIFA World Cup playoff clash against Gabon.
The procedural guidelines confirm how the crucial encounter will be decided.
The regulations confirm that if the match ends in a draw after 90 minutes, it will proceed to extra time, and if extra time fails to produce a winner, the tie will be determined via a penalty shootout. Regarding player substitutions, teams will be allowed to make up to five substitutions during regular time, with an additional sixth substitution permitted if the match is extended into extra time, offering coaches strategic flexibility to manage fatigue.
Finally, the Video Assistant Referee (VAR) technology will be in operation for the playoff, assisting match officials in major decision-making involving goals, penalties, red cards, and cases of mistaken identity, ensuring fairness and accuracy for this decisive fixture.
The Nigeria vs. Gabon clash is a single-match semi-final within a centralized mini-tournament being held in Morocco.
Date: Thursday, November 13, 2025
Time: 17:00 local time (16:00 GMT)
Venue: Prince Moulay El Hassan Stadium in Rabat, Morocco
The winner of this match will proceed to the African play-off final on Sunday, November 16, to face either Cameroon or DR Congo, with the ultimate tournament champion advancing to the FIFA Inter-Continental Play-Off for a chance at a 2026 World Cup berth

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