Nigeria to Face Gabon in World Cup Play-off Semi-final
Nigeria's Super Eagles will face Gabon in the semi-finals of the African play-offs for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The match-up was confirmed after both teams secured their places as two of the four best runners-up from the group stage. Nigeria qualified with a 4-0 victory over Benin, while Gabon finished second in their group. The single-leg semi-final will be played in Morocco on November 13th. The other semi-final will feature Cameroon against DR Congo. The winners of both matches will meet in the final on November 16th. The ultimate winner of the play-off tournament will advance to the inter-confederation play-offs in March 2026 for a final chance to qualify for the World Cup.