Nigeria will face Gabon in the first semi-final of the 2026 World Cup playoffs on Thursday evening at 5 p.m.
The Super Eagles secured their spot as one of Africa’s best runners-up in the qualifying series and will now battle the Panthers in a one-off encounter in Rabat. A win would see Nigeria advance to the final stage, where they will face either DR Congo or Cameroon for a place in the next round.
The winners of Africa’s playoffs will qualify for a six-team intercontinental tournament scheduled to take place from March 23 to 31, 2026. That event will determine the final two nations to join the World Cup lineup.
Nigerian Newssphere will provide live coverage and updates from the Super Eagles’ crucial tie against Gabon.
The game is 10 minutes gone without a goal from either side.
In Nigeria’s strike, Victor Osimhen missed goal attempts at the 18th and 20th minutes.
The first 945 minutes ended 0-0.
An impressive goal by Akor Adams at the 78th minutes to place Nigeria ahead of Gabon.
Gabon equalized to make the score line 1-1.
Chimera Etuke gave Nigeria a 2-1 lead.
Osimhen came for Nigeria with a with goal to make the scoreline 3-1.
Osimhen changed the scoreline to 4-1.
Nigeria wins Gabon 4-1 to qualify to the next stage of 2026 World Cup Qualifier.
