Nigeria will face Gabon within the first semi-final of the 2026 World Cup playoffs on Thursday night.
The Tremendous Eagles completed the qualifying collection as one in all Africa’s finest runners-up.
They may now purpose to defeat the Panthers in a one-off recreation in Rabat, securing an opportunity to play both DR Congo or Cameroon for a World Cup spot.
Africa’s play-off winners will progress to a six-team intercontinental qualifier, scheduled from 23 to 31 March 2026, which can decide the ultimate two groups for subsequent 12 months’s World Cup.
DAILY POST will present dwell updates from Nigeria’s match towards Gabon.
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Nigeria XI:
Nwabali;
Chiemela, Zaidu, Ndidi, Lookman, Osimhen, Chukwueze, Osayi, Iwobi, Adams, Bassey
Gabon XI:
Mbaba;
Openga Owaga, Oyono, Ecuele Manga, Ondele, Ekomie, Ndong, Biyogo Poko, Lemina, Bouanga, Aubameyang
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FIRST HALF: The primary half ends 0-0.
Nigeria have been properly on high on this recreation, lacking a number of good possibilities to take the lead.
HALF TIME.
SECOND HALF:
FULL TIME:
