Nigeria’s bid for a 2026 World Cup spot reaches a critical stage as the Super Eagles face Gabon in a sudden-death playoff semi-final.

Significance: The winner of this match will advance to face either Cameroon or the DR Congo in the final, with the ultimate winner progressing to the six-team FIFA Intercontinental Playoff Tournament, which is the final hurdle for World Cup qualification.

Fixture Details: The semi-final is scheduled for Thursday, November 13, at 5:00 PM Nigerian time (16:00 GMT), and will be played at the Moulay El Hassan Stadium in Rabat, Morocco.

Team News: Nigeria, led by striker Victor Osimhen, holds a historical advantage over Gabon. However, defender Semi Ajayi is set to miss the match due to card accumulation.

Stakes: This is Nigeria's most important match since their qualification heartbreak for the 2022 World Cup, testing the team's resilience under coach Éric Chelle.