Nigeria’s Super Eagles will take on Gabon in a neutral-venue playoff in Morocco, with the winner advancing closer to the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
According to a report from VANGUARD NEWS, Nigeria’s Super Eagles are set to face Gabon in a decisive 2026 FIFA World Cup playoff match on Thursday, November 13, 2025. The match will kick off at 5:00 p.m. Nigerian time at Morocco’s Moulay El Hassan Stadium and will be broadcast on CAF TV.
The West African side enters the clash with renewed confidence after a 4-0 victory against Benin Republic in their last qualifying match, despite a lackluster performance in earlier fixtures. “The winner of this tie goes on to face either of Congo or Cameroon,” the report added.
Gabon, meanwhile, narrowly missed direct qualification behind Ivory Coast by one point and will be aiming to progress with players like captain Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and Denis Bouanga spearheading their attack. Nigeria, led by Victor Osimhen, Moses Simon, and Alex Iwobi, will need to control midfield, move the ball quickly in wide areas, and maintain defensive concentration to counter Gabon’s threat.
Semi Ajayi will miss the match due to yellow card accumulation, but the Hull City defender is expected to return if Nigeria advances. Historically, Nigeria has dominated head-to-head encounters with Gabon, winning five of nine meetings. Both teams will compete without a home advantage, as Morocco hosts the semi-finals and final, adding pressure on the players to perform at their best.