Nigeria 4-1 Gabon
Match Information
- Competition: FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifiers – CAF Round Two (Semifinal)
- Stadium: Stade Prince Héritier Moulay Hassan (Rabat)
- Date: 13 Nov 2025
The CAF World Cup Qualifiers resumed in November with Nigeria defeating Gabon convincingly.
Victor Osimhen completed a brace in extra time to power Nigeria to victory in Rabat.
Akor Adams scored for Nigeria in the 78th minute before Gabon’s Mario Lemina equalized just before regulation ended.
Substitute Chidera Ejuke scored to regain the lead for the Super Eagles in the 97th minute before Osimhen took over.
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CAF World Cup Qualifiers: Super Eagles were more aggressive in securing the win
Nigeria provided all the positive numbers in pulling off this exhilarating victory in Rabat.
The Super Eagles’ shots were more on target (9-5) and had more attacks (108-102) based on team statistics after the match.
Both teams had an equal share of game possessions, but Nigeria made the most of its chances late in regulation.
Osimhen had his chances to win it for the Super Eagles before the end of full-time, but he missed a shot wide through on goal.
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Nigeria advances to final, keeps World Cup bid alive
The win let Nigeria advance to the final playoff against DR Congo for the best runner-up spot in the CAF World Cup Qualifiers.
The Super Eagles seek their seventh World Cup but their first since 2018.
Eric Chelle’s side will need to win at the playoff final on November 17, 2025, to advance to the six-team intercontinental playoffs in March 2026.
Gabon has never played at the World Cup.
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Cameroon vs DR Congo: Highlights of Les Leopards’ pulsating win
Cameroon 0-1 DR Congo
Match Information
- Competition: FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifiers – CAF Round Two (Semifinal)
- Stadium: Stade El Barid (Rabat)
- Date: 14 Nov 2025
Cameroon vs. DR Congo was a hard-fought match, with Les Leopards scoring late to secure the win.
Chancel Mbemba scored in stoppage time to send DR Congo to the playoff final.
Goalkeeper Andre Onana made made key saves and hustle plays to keep Cameroon in contention.
Mbemba finished a Brian Cipenga corner at the far post for DR Congo’s only goal.
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Les Leopards just had enough dangerous attacks late to pull off big victory
DR Congo battled Cameroon to an almost even standoff in every statistical category in Rabat.
But DR Congo had more scoring attacks (83-77) to keep its World Cup hopes alive.
Additionally, both teams had to play in challenging conditions due to heavy rain.
DR Congo overcame the challenge of facing five-time continental champion Cameroon, which also was the designated host of the match.
What’s Next:
DR Congo will challenge Nigeria in the continental playoff final on November 18, 2025, for the right to advance in the intercontinental qualifiers.
This means DR Congo will stay alive in its search for a second World Cup appearance, but its first since 1974 as Zaire.
It was a tough loss for Cameroon, as the Indomitable Lions were seeking their ninth appearance at the World Cup.
Expect a dogfight as Nigeria vs DR Congo will determine if another African team will continue its World Cup journey through early 2026.
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