
The Digest:
Gabon’s head coach Thierry Mouyouma has admitted the Super Eagles' quality is forcing a tactical rethink. Ahead of their playoff semi-final in Rabat, the Panthers' coach revealed he must alter his team's approach at both a tactical and technical level to counter Nigeria's threat.
Key Points:
- Gabon will face Nigeria in the World Cup playoff semi-final on Thursday in Rabat, Morocco.
- Coach Thierry Mouyouma explicitly stated the need to "change things," specifically for Nigeria.
- The adjustments are required on both a "tactical and even technical level."
- Mouyouma acknowledged the Super Eagles' quality as the primary reason for this strategic shift.
- The winner will advance to the final on Sunday, also to be held in Rabat.
- The other semi-final will see Cameroon face the Democratic Republic of Congo.
- The match presents a major challenge for a Nigerian side seeking a confident start under pressure.
Sources: Complete Sports