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The Digest:

As the Super Eagles prepare to face Gabon in a decisive World Cup playoff, historical data reveals Nigeria's longstanding dominance in this fixture. With five wins, three draws, and just one loss across six decades of encounters, the Eagles carry a psychological advantage into Thursday's high-stakes clash in Rabat

Key Points:
  • Nigeria holds a strong historical record against Gabon: 5 wins, 3 draws, 1 loss.
  • The teams first met in 1965, with Nigeria winning 4-1 a day after a 2-2 draw.
  • Nigeria's biggest victory was a 3-0 win at the 1994 Africa Cup of Nations.
  • Gabon's sole win came in a 1989 World Cup qualifier (2-1).
  • The playoff semi-final kicks off at 5:00 PM WAT in Rabat, Morocco.
  • Winner advances to face either Cameroon or DR Congo on November 16.
  • A final victory would secure a spot in the 2026 intercontinental playoffs.
History favors the Eagles, but in this single-leg storm, only present performance will determine whose World Cup dream survives.

Sources: Soccernet