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Nigeria and Gabon Clash in Pivotal World Cup Qualifier
13 Nov
Summary
- Nigeria and Gabon compete in FIFA 2026 World Cup qualifying semifinal
- Winner advances to final against Cameroon or DR Congo
- Match to be played at Moulay Hassan Stadium in Rabat, Morocco

On Thursday, November 13, 2025, Nigeria and Gabon will square off in a crucial semifinal match of the African qualifying for the FIFA 2026 World Cup. The winner of this clash at Moulay Hassan Stadium in Rabat, Morocco, will advance to the final, where they will face either Cameroon or DR Congo, with a place in the intercontinental play-off on the line.
Nigeria disappointed in its World Cup qualifying group, finishing second to South Africa by a single point. Gabon, on the other hand, won eight of its 10 matches but was pipped to the top spot by Ivory Coast. Both teams will be eager to make amends and secure their spot in the next round of the qualification process.
The match is set to kick off at 5 pm local time, 9:30 pm IST, 4 pm GMT, 11 am ET, and 8 am PT. Fans can tune in to watch the action live on FIFA+, ESPN Select (U.S.), DSTV, and StarTimes (Nigeria). South African referee Abongile Tom will be in charge of the proceedings.




