2026 WCQ playoffs: Live Updates from Nigeria vs Gabon clash

Nigeria will face Gabon in the first semi-final of the 2026 World Cup playoffs on Thursday evening.

The Super Eagles finished the qualifying series as one of Africa’s best runners-up.

They will now aim to defeat the Panthers in a one-off game in Rabat, securing a chance to play either DR Congo or Cameroon for a World Cup spot.

Africa’s play-off winners will progress to a six-team intercontinental qualifier, scheduled from 23 to 31 March 2026, which will determine the final two teams for next year’s World Cup.

DAILY POST will provide live updates from Nigeria’s match against Gabon.

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Nigeria XI:
Nwabali;
Chiemela, Zaidu, Ndidi, Lookman, Osimhen, Chukwueze, Osayi, Iwobi, Adams, Bassey

Gabon XI:
Mbaba;
Openga Owaga, Oyono, Ecuele Manga, Ondele, Ekomie, Ndong, Biyogo Poko, Lemina, Bouanga, Aubameyang

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FIRST HALF: The first half ends 0-0.

Nigeria have been well on top in this game, missing several good chances to take the lead.

HALF TIME.

SECOND HALF: VAR check after Osayi-Samuel tugs at a Gabon player. But referee does not give the penalty, despite going to the monitor.

FULL TIME: