The Super Eagles of Nigeria will contest a single-legged, high-stakes 2026 FIFA World Cup play-off against Gabon at the Moulay Hassan Stadium on Thursday, 13 November 2025, in a match that will decide whether Nigeria progresses to the final stage of Africa’s qualification process.
After a turbulent qualifying campaign, Nigeria must win in Rabat to stay in contention. The fixture at the Complexe Sportif Prince Héritier Moulay El Hassan FUS Rabat’s home ground carries added pressure: the stadium holds approximately 22,000 spectators and is expected to be tightly policed, with organisers advising fans to arrive early.
If the Super Eagles beat Gabon they will advance to the final round of CAF play-offs, where they would meet the winner between Cameroon and the Democratic Republic of Congo. The winner of that tie moves on to the intercontinental play-offs, edging closer to a place at the 2026 World Cup. A defeat would end Nigeria’s campaign at this stage.
Key players expected to influence the outcome include Victor Osimhen, Wilfred Ndidi and Moses Simon, who have shouldered large parts of Nigeria’s attacking and midfield responsibilities throughout qualifying. Team selection and tactics will be crucial in a one-off match on neutral soil.
The match is scheduled for live television coverage on SuperSport Football. Online streaming options include SportyTV and DStv Stream, while minute-by-minute text updates, statistics and post-match reactions will be available via independent live blogs.
