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Gabon/Nigeria: Super Eagles Set for Gabon Clash in World Cup Play-Offs
Nigeria and Gabon secured play-off spots by finishing as group runners-up, competing for one final African slot at the expanded 48-team 2026 FIFA World Cup.
- Following the conclusion of the qualifying group stage on Tuesday, the Super Eagles of Nigeria will face Gabon national football team in the semi-finals of the African play-offs for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, where four teams compete for one additional African slot.
- Gabon reached the play-offs by finishing as one of the four best runners-up after defeating Burundi 2-0, while Nigeria secured second place with a 4-0 win over Benin Republic.
- All play-off matches will be single-leg ties, with extra time and penalty shootouts if drawn after 90 minutes; Cameroon national football team will face DR Congo national football team in the other semi-final.
- The overall winner advances to the inter-confederation play-offs in March 2026, where the mini-tournament winner will compete for one of the final spots at the expanded 48-team World Cup, offering Africa an additional qualification pathway.
- The mini-tournament will take place in Morocco from November 13 to 16, featuring Nigeria, Gabon, Cameroon and DR Congo, while nine African group winners have already secured direct 2026 World Cup qualification.
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