“SUPER EAGLES SOAR TO WORLD CUP PLAYOFF FINAL: NIGERIA BEATS GABON 4-1”
GREATRIBUNETVNEWS—Nigeria’s Super Eagles have made it to the final of the African play-offs for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, defeating Gabon 4-1 after extra time in Rabat, Morocco. The thrilling match saw Chidera Ejuke and Victor Osimhen score crucial goals in extra time, after the teams were tied 1-1 at the end of regulation time.
Akor Adams had initially given Nigeria the lead in the 78th minute, capitalizing on a defensive error by Gabon. However, Mario Lemina equalized for Gabon in the 89th minute, sending the game into extra time.
Nigeria dominated large portions of the match, creating several chances, but were repeatedly denied by poor finishing and excellent goalkeeping from Gabon. Osimhen, who missed a glorious chance to seal victory late in stoppage time, redeemed himself by scoring two goals in extra time, including the winner.
The Super Eagles will now face the Democratic Republic of Congo in the playoff final, with a spot in the inter-confederation playoffs up for grabs .
The Super Eagles will now face either Cameroon or DR Congo in the African play-off final on Sunday at 7:00 p.m. (GMT).
The winner of that match will advance to the six-team intercontinental qualifiers in March, which will determine the last two teams for next year’s World Cup.
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