The Super Eagles of Nigeria will battle Gabon in the African Qualifiers of the FIFA World Cup 2026 Inter-Continental Play-off tournament in Rabat, Morocco, www.aclsports.com reports.
Having seen Nigeria secure their spot in the continental playoffs tournament earlier in the month, CAF has now confirmed the match venues and kick-off times for all the games. The mini-tournament, to be staged between 13-16 November 2025 in Rabat, Morocco, will feature: Cameroon, Democratic Republic of Congo, Gabon, and Nigeria.
“The semi-finals will be played on Thursday, 13 November at El Barid Stadium and Prince Moulay El Hassan Sports Complex. A draw will be held on Thursday, 30 October 2025, to determine the venue for each match,” CAF said in a statement on Wednesday.
The first semifinal game between Nigeria and Gabon will kick off at 17:00 local time (same as Nigerian time), while the second semifinal between Cameroon and the Democratic Republic of Congo will be at 20:00 local time. The Final will be played on Sunday, 16 November 2025, at Prince Héritier Moulay El Hassan at 20:00 local time.
The winner will progress to the FIFA Intercontinental Play-Off Tournament in March 2026, where they will compete for Africa’s 10th and final spot at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
