Nigeria Takes on Gabon in 2026 World Cup Playoff Showdown

Nigeria Takes on Gabon in 2026 World Cup Playoff Showdown

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has officially confirmed the details for the highly anticipated 2026 FIFA World Cup playoff tournament. This year’s edition promises to be one for the books, with four African powerhouses – Nigeria, Gabon, Cameroon, and the Democratic Republic of Congo – battling it out for a spot in the FIFA Inter-Continental Playoff.

The tournament will take place from November 13 to 16, 2025, in Rabat, Morocco. The semi-finals are set for Thursday, November 13, 2025, with Nigeria’s Super Eagles facing off against Gabon at 17:00 local time (16:00 GMT). Meanwhile, Cameroon will take on the Democratic Republic of Congo at 20:00 local time (19:00 GMT).

Semi-Final Matches:

– Nigeria vs. Gabon :November 13, 2025, 17:00 local time (16:00 GMT)
-Cameroon vs. DR Congo :November 13, 2025, 20:00 local time (19:00 GMT)

The winner of the tournament will advance to the FIFA Inter-Continental Playoff in March 2026, where they’ll compete for Africa’s 10th and final slot at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The tournament’s final is scheduled for Sunday, November 16, 2025, at Prince Héritier Moulay El Hassan Stadium, kicking off at 20:00 local time (19:00 GMT).This tournament represents the last hurdle for one of these four nations to join Africa’s already-qualified teams on football’s biggest stage. With the 2026 FIFA World Cup set to be co-hosted by the United States, Mexico, and Canada, the stakes are high. Will it be Nigeria, Gabon, Cameroon, or the Democratic Republic of Congo that emerges victorious and secures a spot in the FIFA Inter-Continental Playoff? The world will be watching as these four African powerhouses battle it out for a chance to make their mark on the global football stage .