FIFA World Cup Qualifying - CAF

Nigeria vs Gabon, 2026 World Cup Qualifying - CAF, Playoff Semifinals

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Nigeria are hosting Gabon at TBC, , , starting on . The match is a part of the FIFA World Cup Qualifying - CAF.

Nigeria Leaders

# Player Stats
Victor Osimhen Matches: 5, Goals: 6
Semi Ajayi Matches: 6, Goals: 1
Tolu Arokodare Matches: 6, Goals: 1

Gabon Leaders

# Player Stats
Denis Bouanga Matches: 10, Goals: 8
Pierre-Emerick.. Matches: 5, Goals: 7
11 Jim Allevinah Matches: 7, Goals: 3

Head To Head Record

Date Last Five Games Competition
2-0
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1-1
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Game Information

Competition: FIFA World Cup Qualifying - CAF

Venue: TBC
Location: ,

WCQ - CAF News

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FIFA World Cup Qualifying - Where has this Victor Osimhen performance been for Nigeria's Super Eagles?
FIFA World Cup Qualifying - Where has this Victor Osimhen performance been for Nigeria's Super Eagles?

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FIFA World Cup Qualifying: Hugo Broos' culture shift finally pays dividends for South Africa
FIFA World Cup Qualifying: Hugo Broos' culture shift finally pays dividends for South Africa

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2026 World Cup squads ranked: All 87 national teams that could win next summer
2026 World Cup squads ranked: All 87 national teams that could win next summer

There are 87 national teams that could win the FIFA World Cup next summer. With only three international breaks left before the tournament, we rank every team.