Our Nigeria vs Gabon Predictions highlight two squads seeking a place in the FIFA World Cup 2026 Inter-Continental Play-off tournament, setting the stage for a crucial matchup.
The final round of the CAF World Cup qualifiers culminates with Nigeria vs Gabon, closing out an explosive doubleheader in November 2025.
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Nigeria vs Gabon: Match information
Date: 13 Nov 2025
Competition: FIFA World Cup 2026 (CAF) Playoff
Stadium: Morocco (TBD)
With the Nigeria vs Gabon playoff date set, the victor will move closer to securing Africa’s final World Cup spot and continue their journey toward football’s grandest stage.
A seventh appearance at football’s biggest show awaits the Super Eagles, who last played at the World Cup in 2018.
Nigeria fell short in the October World Cup qualifiers, finishing second with 17 points, behind Group C topnotcher South Africa (18 points).
Gabon, on the other hand, scored 25 points to place runner-up to the Ivory Coast (26) in Group F.
The Panthers are seeking a historic first World Cup appearance.
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Form Guide
Nigeria
Gabon
Looking at recent form, both Gabon and Nigeria enter this fixture on the back of impressive performances as the October qualifiers closed.
Nigeria has won four of its last five matches, with the other match ending with a draw against South Africa on September 10, 2025.
Moreover, the Super Eagles have not lost since a 0-4 defeat against Sudan on August 13, 2025.
Gabon, on the other hand, has also won four of its last five.
The Panthers are coming off big wins over Gambia (4-3) and Burundi (2-0), followed by a scoreless draw against Ivory Coast on September 10, 2025.
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Head-to-Head
| Date | Competition | Home team | Away Team | Winner | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| November 13, 2025 | FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifiers (CAF) | Nigeria | Gabon | ||
| March 26, 2005 | World Cup Qualifiers Africa | Nigeria | Gabon | Nigeria | 2-0 |
| September 10, 2004 | World Cup Qualifiers Africa | Gabon | Nigeria | Draw | 1-1 |
| November 21, 1999 | International Friendly | Gabon | Nigeria | Nigeria | 2-0 |
| March 26, 1994 | Africa Cup | Nigeria | Gabon | Nigeria | 3-0 |
| March 2, 1983 | International Friendly | Gabon | Nigeria | Draw | 0-0 |
Source: Transfermarkt.com
Nigeria has never lost in its five head-to-head (H2H) matches against Gabon, taking a 3-2-0 (win-draw-loss) record.
The last time the two teams met was 20 years ago, when the Super Eagles beat the Panthers, 2-0, on March 26, 2005.
Also, Nigeria combined to score 8 goals across its 5 H2H matches, averaging 1.6 goals per match.
Gabon, on the other hand, could only come up with a solitary goal after all five matches.
The Panthers hope their two-game winning run will change their fortunes against the Super Eagles in their latest matchup.
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Players to Watch
Nigeria (Super Eagles)
| Player | Position | Matches Played | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| Victor Osimhen | Forward | 5 | 6 |
| Semi Ajayi | Defender | 6 | 1 |
| Tolu Arokodare | Forward | 6 | 1 |
Gabon (The Panthers)
| Player | Position | Matches Played | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| Denis Bouanga | Forward | 10 | 8 |
| Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang | Forward | 5 | 7 |
| Jim Allevinah | Forward | 7 | 3 |
Source: ESPN
Nigeria vs Gabon Prediction and Scoreline
Nigeria 3-2 Gabon
Given recent history, the Nigeria vs Gabon playoff could be a high-scoring affair, favoring the Super Eagles.
Nigeria is determined not to waste its last opportunity to reach the World Cup after missing out in 2022.
The Super Eagles lead the Panthers in their H2H matchup, but it has been 20 years since they last met.
That should spring hope for Gabon, which is coming off back-to-back victories in the October qualifiers.
The Panthers are chasing history, but the Super Eagles have experience to hold them off in this high-stakes matchup.
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