Super Eagles defender Semi Ajayi will miss the opening 2026 World Cup Playoffs clash against Gabon after he picked up his second booking in the qualifying series.

The Hull City star was booked in the home tie against Lesotho, before he bagged his second caution against Benin Tuesday in Uyo.

Nigeria take on Gabon on November 13 in Morocco in the semifinal of the continental Playoffs.

The 31-year-old will be available for final should Nigeria scale through the semi-final hurdle.

Cameroon and Democratic Republic of Congo will clash last four fixture.