The Super Eagles of Nigeria will be fighting not to miss consecutive World Cups since 1994, when they first appeared in the Mundial, when they take on Gabon in the FIFA World Cup qualification playoff semifinal on Thursday. The winner of the game between Nigeria and Gabon will go on to play the winner of Cameroon vs DR Congo for a place in the intercontinental Playoffs with a team from Concacaf. The CAF playoff games between the four best second-placed teams are taking place in Rabat, Morocco. Nigeria finished second in Group C, beating Benin to the spot on the final day of qualifying, while Gabon were Group F runners-up, losing out on the automatic qualification places by finishing one point behind Group winners Ivory Coast. The Super Eagles are the favourites ahead of the dicey encounter.
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Nigeria vs Gabon Match Details
- Date: Thursday, November 13, 2025
- Time: 17:00 WAT
- Venue: Prince Moulay Hassan Stadium, Rabat, Morocco
Where to Watch Nigeria vs Gabon Live on TV or Stream
| Country | TV Channel/Stream |
|---|---|
| UK | FIFA+ |
| US | FIFA+ |
| Canada | FIFA+ |
| Nigeria | Supersport |
Nigeria vs Gabon Match Preview
Nigeria: form and statistics
Eric Chelle's Nigeria left it late, needing a 4-0 thumping of Benin Republic on the final matchday to clinch a playoff spot as the best runners-up from Group C. The Super Eagles have had a poor qualification by their lofty standards, winning four games, drawing five, and losing once to accumulate 17 points from 10 matches. Although they haven’t lost many, Nigeria won only 40% of their 10 FIFA World Cup qualification games. Plagued by a lack of consistency, a lack of goals, and a shaky defense, the Eagles came good in the game against Benin with Victor Osimhen scoring a hattrick to inspire a final-day escape. The Galatasaray forward is in top form, scoring a hattrick in a recent Champions League game. Embattled Atalanta forward and reigning African Footballer of the Year, Ademola Lookman returns from suspension, having missed the game with Bening.
Nigeria possible starting lineup:
Nwabali; Fredrick, Ekong, Bassey, Onyemaechi, Chukwueze, Ndidi, Iwobi, Simon, Osimhen, Lookman
Bet on Nigeria vs Gabon with Bet365Gabon: form and statistics
Buoyed by a strong defence, the Panthers finished second in their group, having accumulated 25 points from 10 games. Gabon won eight, drew one, and lost one. Going seven games without defeat, the Panthers’ talismanic former Arsenal striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang is scoring freely. The veteran striker missed the last matchday but will be back against Nigeria. Although the Gabonese defence is water-tight, they may be impacted by a slate of injury-induced absences.
Gabon possible starting lineup:
Mbaba; Onfia, M'bemba, Manga, Lemina, Kanga, Ndong, Averlant, Obiang, Bouanga, Aubameyang
Nigeria vs Gabon Match Prediction
The Super Eagles have the better head-to-head, having won five games in the nine meetings between the two nations. Three ended in a draw, with Gabon winning once. The two teams last met 20 years ago, in a game won by Nigeria. The Super Eagles camp has been less than ideal, with reports of player discontent. Gabon have not lost a game in seven matches since they were beaten 5-1 by Morocco in an African Cup of Nations qualifier. That game may be a pointer to this one, which is also going to be played in Morocco, with no home advantage for either team. With Osimhen and Aubameyang in excellent form and Nigeria desperate to assert their dominance, we predict over 2.5 goals.
Nigeria vs Gabon Betting Odds
| Bookmakers | Over 2.5 | Both Teams to Score |
|---|---|---|
| Bet365 | 2.60 | 2.25 |
| 1xBet | 2.54 | 2.28 |
| Betway | 2.60 | 2.26 |
