US EditionNigeria/Gabon: 2026 FIFA WC Play-Off - Nigeria Vs Gabon Super Eagles Under Pressure, Undeterred
Nigeria's World Cup qualifying preparations face challenges as players protest unpaid bonuses ahead of a crucial playoff against Gabon, with a semi-final in Morocco today.
- On Thursday 13 November, Nigeria's Super Eagles meet Gabon Panthers in a World Cup play-off semi-final at the Moulay El Hassan Stadium, Rabat, kicking off at 4pm GMT.
- The Super Eagles' training was disrupted by a dispute over unpaid match bonuses and camp allowance as players and team officials stayed away in protest for several weeks.
- Victor Osimhen's recent form is central to Nigeria's threat, netting six goals in five matches and a hat-trick on October 14, while Eric Chelle deploys a high-octane system with Ademola Lookman back.
- The winner moves on to face either Congo or Cameroon in the decisive final, keeping the winner of Nigeria vs Gabon on course toward the inter-continental playoffs in Mexico next year.
- After a stuttering group phase, Nigeria recovered with a late surge to reach the play-offs, but failure now would compound Nigeria's longest qualifying route for the 2026 FIFA World Cup co-hosted by Mexico, Canada and the USA.
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The modest crowd inside the Stade Prince Moulay Hassan were entertained in the first half of Nigeria and Gabon’s clash in the CAF World Cup play-off match. Despite several chances and a contentious penalty shout, Gabon’s defence survived several scares but managed to starve Nigeria’s attacking intent as the half ended goalless. Victor Osimhen drew a few saves from Loyce Mbaba, but the Nigerian talisman playing wide was a baffling look. Super Eag…
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NSC Boss Shehu Dikko Reaffirms Full Support for Super Eagles After Bonus Row Ahead of Gabon Clash
Chairman of the National Sports Commission, Mallam Shehu Dikko, has moved to calm tensions in the Super Eagles camp following the recent bonus standoff that briefly disrupted preparations for today’s crucial World Cup playoff showdown against Gabon in Rabat. Speaking with confidence and reassurance, Dikko confirmed that the commission remains fully behind the team, insisting that despite the off-field storm, preparations for the decisive fixture…
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