The Super Eagles of Nigeria have been drawn to face Gabon in the semi-finals of the African section of the 2026 FIFA World Cup play-offs, following the conclusion of the group stage qualifiers.
In the other semi-final, DR Congo will square off against Cameroon, setting up two high-stakes encounters as Africa’s final contenders battle for a lifeline to the World Cup.
The play-offs — featuring the four best runners-up from the nine qualifying groups — will take place in Morocco from November 13 to 16. Both semi-final fixtures are slated for November 13, with the winners advancing to a single-leg final on November 16.
The ultimate victor will book a spot in the inter-confederation play-offs in March 2026, where they’ll fight for a place at the World Cup finals in Canada, Mexico, and the United States.
