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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