Nigeria faces Gabon tonight at 17:00 WAT in the 2026 FIFA World Cup african qualifiers semi-final playoff. Key players like Osimhen, Lookman, and Aubameyang will battle for a finals spot

Today promises to be a day to remember for Nigerian football fans as the Super Eagles go head-to-head with Gabon in the 2026 FIFA World Cup african qualifiers semi-final playoff .

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The much-anticipated match kicks off at 17:00 WAT at the Moulay Hassan Stadium in Rabat, Morocco.

Both teams are vying for a coveted spot in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which will be co-hosted by the United States, Mexico, and Canada.

For Nigeria, fans will be keeping a close eye on stars like Victor Osimhen and Ademola lookman the african player of the year, while Gabon will rely heavily on the attacking prowess of Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang.

The encounter promises to be thrilling, with both sides eager to secure their place on football’s biggest stage.