Super Eagles of Nigeria are set to face the Panthers of Gabon in the African World Cup playoff in Rabat, Morocco, Soccernet.ng reports.
With a place in the next stage of the African play-offs on the line, this is expected to put the fans at the edge of their seats.
Nigeria comes in with a squad valued at €281 million (₦468 billion), boasting top stars like Victor Osimhen, Alex Iwobi, and Wilfred Ndidi.

Gabon, meanwhile, will rely on the firepower of Denis Bouanga and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang to challenge the Super Eagles’ dominance.
Historically, Nigeria has the upper hand in head-to-head encounters with Gabon, winning five of their nine previous matches. Yet, records mean little ahead of this explosive clash.

Nigeria vs Gabon: Date & Time
The match kicks off on Thursday, 14 November 2025, at 16:00 (17:00 WAT) in Rabat, Morocco.
Gameday is just 3 days away!
If you were in the dugout, who’s making your starting XI for this one? pic.twitter.com/jcjyfo3wqB— Super Eagles (@NGSuperEagles) November 10, 2025
Super Eagles Full Squad
Goalkeepers: Stanley Nwabali, Amas Obasogie, Maduka Okoye
Defenders: Chidozie Awaziem, Semi Ajayi, Calvin Bassey, Bright Osayi‑Samuel, Zaidu Sanusi, Bruno Onyemaechi, Benjamin Fredricks, William Troost‑Ekong
Midfielders: Alex Iwobi, Wilfred Ndidi, Raphael Onyedika, Frank Onyeka, Alhassan Yusuf
Forwards: Ademola Lookman, Samuel Chukwueze, Victor Osimhen, Moses Simon, Chidera Ejuke, Tolu Arokodare, Akor Adams, Olakunle Olusegun
Gabon Full Squad
Goalkeepers: François Junior Bekale, Loyce Mbaba, Lukas Mounguenou, Demba Anse Ngoubi
Defenders: Aaron Appindangoye, Jonathan do Marcolino, Jacques Ekomie, Bruno Ecuele Manga, Yannis Mbemba, Johan Obiang, Mike Kila Onfia, Anthony Oyono, Jérémy Oyono
Midfielders: Oumar Samake Nze Bagnama, Eric Bocoum, Guelor Kanga, Mario Lemina, Didier Ndong, André Biyogho Poko
Forwards: Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, Teddy Averlant, Denis Bouanga, Alan do Marcolino, Randy Essang Matouti, Noha Lemina, Bryan Meyo

Stay tuned here for minute-by-minute updates, key events, and in-game stats as the Super Eagles take on Gabon in this crucial World Cup playoff.
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2023/2025
Semi Finals
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0
Finished AET
- Akor Adams 78′
- Wilfred Ndidi 6′
- Victor Osimhen 103′
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Mario Lemina 89′
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Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang 44′
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Alex Moucketou-Moussounda 115′
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Jeremy Oyono 120′
- Summary
- Lineups
- Team Stats
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2
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:
Jeremy Oyono
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:
Tolu Arokodare
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:
Victor Osimhen
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:
Alex Moucketou-Moussounda
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:
Victor Osimhen
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:
Chidozie Awaziem
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:
Alex Iwobi
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:
William Troost-Ekong
‘
:
Bright Osayi-Samuel
‘
:
Victor Osimhen
‘
:
Victor Osimhen
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:
Jeremy Oyono
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:
Mario Lemina
‘
:
Alex Moucketou-Moussounda
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:
Bryan Ngoua
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:
Chidera Ejuke
‘
:
Mario Lemina
‘
:
Samake Nze
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:
Ibrahim Didier Ndong
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:
Frank Onyeka
‘
:
Akor Adams
‘
:
Akor Adams
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:
Noha Lemina
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:
Andre Poko
‘
:
Bryan Ngoua
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:
Royce Openda Owaga
‘
:
Chidera Ejuke
‘
:
Samuel Chukwueze
‘
:
Moses Simon
‘
:
Ademola Lookman
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:
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang
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:
Wilfred Ndidi

Nigeria

23
Nwabili

12
Osayi-Samuel

2
Fredrick

21
Bassey

3
Sanusi

4
Ndidi

11
Chukwueze

7
Lookman

17
Iwobi

9
Osimhen

18
Adams
- Coach
-

0
Eric Chelle
- Substitutes
-

16
Amas Obasogie
-

1
Maduka Okoye
-

14
Yusuf Abdullahi
-

20
Chidozie Awaziem
-

6
Chidera Ejuke
-

22
Olakunle Olusegun
-

19
Raphael Onyedika
-

15
Moses Simon
-

5
William Troost-Ekong
-

8
Frank Onyeka
-

13
Bruno Onyemaechi
-

10
Tolu Arokodare

Gabon

23
Mbaba

3
Oyono

2
Appindangoye

5
Ecuele
Manga

19
Ekomie

18
Lemina

13
Openda
Owaga

22
Didier
Ndong

17
Poko

9
Aubameyang

20
Bouanga
- Coach
-

0
Thierry Mouyouma
- Substitutes
-

1
Lukas Mounguenou
-

16
Francois Bekale
-

4
Alex Moucketou-Moussounda
-

6
Johann Obiang
-

12
Jonathan Do Marcolino
-

21
Jeremy Oyono
-

8
Noha Lemina
-

15
Samake Nze
-

7
Alan Do Marcolino
-

10
Edlin Matouti
-

11
Teddy Averlant
-

14
Bryan Ngoua

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