Gabon Touch Down In Morocco Ahead Of World Cup Playoff Clash With Nigeria

Gabon Touch Down In Morocco Ahead Of World Cup Playoff Clash With Nigeria

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The Gabonese senior national football team has arrived in Morocco ahead of their crucial CAF World Cup playoff semi-final encounter with the Super Eagles of Nigeria, BSNSports.com.ng reports.

The highly anticipated fixture is scheduled for Thursday, November 13, 2025, as both teams battle for a spot in the final stage of the playoff series taking place between November 13 and 16.

The winner of the Nigeria versus Gabon showdown will face either Cameroon or the Democratic Republic of Congo, who meet in the other semi-final.

The eventual champion of this four-nation mini-tournament will earn Africa’s sole ticket to the 2026 FIFA World Cup intercontinental playoffs, set for March 2026 in Mexico.

Meanwhile, the Super Eagles have begun their preparations in earnest, holding their first training session on Monday evening under the supervision of the head coach and technical crew.

Kick-off for the Nigeria versus Gabon semi-final is scheduled for 5:00 p.m. local time on Thursday.