US EditionMorocco/Nigeria: Nigeria Vs Gabon Preview - Super Eagles Battle to Reignite World Cup Qualification Hopes in Rabat
Victor Osimhen scored twice in extra time as Nigeria triumphed 4-1 over Gabon to reach the playoff final for a chance at the 2026 World Cup.
- On Thursday, Nigeria beat Gabon 4-1 after extra time at Moulay El Hassan Stadium in Rabat.
- As a CAF playoff tie, the match had qualification stakes as part of a mini-tournament leading to the inter-confederation playoff, with Nigeria fighting to avoid consecutive absences after missing Qatar 2022.
- Akor Adams opened the scoring late in normal time, Mario Lemina's shot deflected to force extra time, then Victor Osimhen scored twice and Chidera Ejuke added another to complete the comeback.
- The victory sends Nigeria into Sunday's final to face the Cameroon or DR Congo winner, advancing their World Cup qualification bid and easing off-field disputes over unpaid bonuses.
- With semi-finals on November 13, the final is scheduled for Sunday at the same venue, with the winner advancing along the inter-confederation playoff pathway.
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Nigeria kept their hopes of qualifying for the 2026 FIFA World Cup alive on Thursday after securing a 4–1 extra-time victory over Gabon in Rabat to advance to the final of the African play-offs. The match ended 1–1 after 90 minutes, forcing extra time, where Chidera Ejuke and Victor Osimhen struck in quick succession to give the Super Eagles control of the tie. Osimhen, who had missed a clear opportunity deep into stoppage time in regulation, re…
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