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The Digest:

Nigeria’s quest for a 2026 World Cup ticket reaches a critical stage as the Super Eagles face Gabon in a must-win playoff semi-final in Rabat. According to fixture details, the match will be played at the Moulay El Hassan Stadium, with the winner advancing to face either Cameroon or DR Congo for a spot in the intercontinental qualifiers.

Key Points:
  • Nigeria faces Gabon in a World Cup playoff semi-final on November 13.
  • The match kicks off at 5:00 PM Nigerian time in Rabat, Morocco.
  • The winner will face either Cameroon or DR Congo in the final.
  • Nigeria holds a historical advantage with 5 wins in 9 meetings.
  • Victor Osimhen leads Nigeria's attack against Aubameyang's Gabon.
  • Defender Semi Ajayi will miss the match due to card accumulation.
  • The match will be broadcast live on CAF TV.
With World Cup dreams on the line, this encounter represents Nigeria's most important match since the 2022 qualification heartbreak, testing both the team's resilience and tactical discipline under pressure.

Sources: Vanguard