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The Digest:

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has confirmed the schedule for a high-stakes World Cup playoff, pitting Nigeria's Super Eagles against Gabon in Rabat, Morocco. The single-elimination match on November 13 is the first step in a four-team tournament to decide which nation advances to the final inter-continental playoff for a spot at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Key Points:
  • Nigeria will play Gabon on November 13 in Rabat, Morocco, at 17:00 local time.
  • The match is a semi-final in a four-team playoff with Cameroon and DR Congo.
  • The winner of the tournament advances to the inter-continental playoff in March 2026.
  • This is Africa's final chance to secure a tenth slot at the expanded World Cup.
  • Nigeria seeks redemption after missing the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.
  • Gabon, led by Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, aims for its first-ever World Cup qualification.
  • The Super Eagles have a favorable historical record against the Panthers.
For Nigeria, the path to North America is now a narrow bridge they must cross, with a nation's hopes weighing on every pass and every shot.

The Final Bridge.

Sources: Soccernet.ng
Tags: Super Eagles, World Cup Qualifiers, Nigeria vs Gabon, CAF, Football, 2026 World Cup,