Nigeria vs Gabon live updates: Follow Super Eagles’ do-or-die World Cup playoff vs Panthers

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! ⏳

If you were in the dugout, who’s making your starting XI for this one? pic.twitter.com/jcjyfo3wqB

— Super Eagles (@NGSuperEagles) November 10, 2025

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.

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Gabon

• Lineups

Nigeria

• Coach
• 0
  Eric Chelle
  

• soccer.off_the_pitch.1
• 23
  Stanley Nwabili
  

• Starters
• 12
  Bright Osayi-Samuel
  
• 4
  Wilfred Ndidi
  
• 3
  Zaidu Sanusi
  
• 2
  Benjamin Fredrick
  
• 18
  Akor Adams
  
• 11
  Samuel Chukwueze
  
• 7
  Ademola Lookman
  
• 9
  Victor Osimhen
  
• 17
  Alex Iwobi
  
• 21
  Calvin Bassey
  

• Substitutes
• 16
  Amas Obasogie
  
• 1
  Maduka Okoye
  
• 10
  Tolu Arokodare
  
• 20
  Chidozie Awaziem
  
• 6
  Chidera Ejuke
  
• 22
  Olakunle Olusegun
  
• 19
  Raphael Onyedika
  
• 15
  Moses Simon
  
• 5
  William Troost-Ekong
  
• 0
  Abubakar Abdullahi
  

Gabon

• Coach
• 0
  Thierry Mouyouma
  

• soccer.off_the_pitch.1
• 23
  Loyce Mbaba
  

• Starters
• 2
  Aaron Appindangoye
  
• 9
  Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang
  
• 20
  Denis Bouanga
  
• 5
  Bruno Ecuele Manga
  
• 19
  Jacques Ekomie
  
• 18
  Mario Lemina
  
• 22
  Ibrahim Didier Ndong
  
• 0
  Royce Openda Owaga
  
• 3
  Anthony Oyono
  
• 17
  Andre Poko