Super Eagles of Nigeria are set to face the Panthers of Gabon in the African World Cup playoff in Rabat, Morocco, Soccernet.ng reports.
With a place in the next stage of the African play-offs on the line, this is expected to put the fans at the edge of their seats.
Nigeria comes in with a squad valued at €281 million (₦468 billion), boasting top stars like Victor Osimhen, Alex Iwobi, and Wilfred Ndidi.
Gabon, meanwhile, will rely on the firepower of Denis Bouanga and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang to challenge the Super Eagles’ dominance.
Historically, Nigeria has the upper hand in head-to-head encounters with Gabon, winning five of their nine previous matches. Yet, records mean little ahead of this explosive clash.
Nigeria vs Gabon: Date & Time
The match kicks off on Thursday, 14 November 2025, at 16:00 (17:00 WAT) in Rabat, Morocco.
Gameday is just 3 days away! ⏳
— Super Eagles (@NGSuperEagles) November 10, 2025
If you were in the dugout, who’s making your starting XI for this one? pic.twitter.com/jcjyfo3wqB
Super Eagles Full Squad
Goalkeepers: Stanley Nwabali, Amas Obasogie, Maduka Okoye
Defenders: Chidozie Awaziem, Semi Ajayi, Calvin Bassey, Bright Osayi‑Samuel, Zaidu Sanusi, Bruno Onyemaechi, Benjamin Fredricks, William Troost‑Ekong
Midfielders: Alex Iwobi, Wilfred Ndidi, Raphael Onyedika, Frank Onyeka, Alhassan Yusuf
Forwards: Ademola Lookman, Samuel Chukwueze, Victor Osimhen, Moses Simon, Chidera Ejuke, Tolu Arokodare, Akor Adams, Olakunle Olusegun
Gabon Full Squad
Goalkeepers: François Junior Bekale, Loyce Mbaba, Lukas Mounguenou, Demba Anse Ngoubi
Defenders: Aaron Appindangoye, Jonathan do Marcolino, Jacques Ekomie, Bruno Ecuele Manga, Yannis Mbemba, Johan Obiang, Mike Kila Onfia, Anthony Oyono, Jérémy Oyono
Midfielders: Oumar Samake Nze Bagnama, Eric Bocoum, Guelor Kanga, Mario Lemina, Didier Ndong, André Biyogho Poko
Forwards: Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, Teddy Averlant, Denis Bouanga, Alan do Marcolino, Randy Essang Matouti, Noha Lemina, Bryan Meyo
Stay tuned here for minute-by-minute updates, key events, and in-game stats as the Super Eagles take on Gabon in this crucial World Cup playoff.
- Akor Adams 78′
- Wilfred Ndidi 6′
- Victor Osimhen 103′
- Mario Lemina 89′
- Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang 44′
- Alex Moucketou-Moussounda 115′
- Jeremy Oyono 120′
- Summary
- Lineups
- Team Stats
Nigeria
23
Nwabili
12
Osayi-Samuel
2
Fredrick
21
Bassey
3
Sanusi
4
Ndidi
11
Chukwueze
7
Lookman
17
Iwobi
9
Osimhen
18
Adams
- Coach
-
Eric Chelle
0
- Substitutes
-
Amas Obasogie
16
-
Maduka Okoye
1
-
Yusuf Abdullahi
14
-
Chidozie Awaziem
20
-
Chidera Ejuke
6
-
Olakunle Olusegun
22
-
Raphael Onyedika
19
-
Moses Simon
15
-
William Troost-Ekong
5
-
Frank Onyeka
8
-
Bruno Onyemaechi
13
-
Tolu Arokodare
10
Gabon
23
Mbaba
3
Oyono
2
Appindangoye
5
Ecuele
Manga
19
Ekomie
18
Lemina
13
Openda
Owaga
22
Didier
Ndong
17
Poko
9
Aubameyang
20
Bouanga
- Coach
-
Thierry Mouyouma
0
- Substitutes
-
Lukas Mounguenou
1
-
Francois Bekale
16
-
Alex Moucketou-Moussounda
4
-
Johann Obiang
6
-
Jonathan Do Marcolino
12
-
Jeremy Oyono
21
-
Noha Lemina
8
-
Samake Nze
15
-
Alan Do Marcolino
7
-
Edlin Matouti
10
-
Teddy Averlant
11
-
Bryan Ngoua
14
NIG
4
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GAB
13/11/2025
