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·13 November 2025

World Cup 2026 – Playoffs (Africa): Probable line-ups Gabon vs Nigeria

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Probable line-ups for the Gabon vs Nigeria match

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Gabon faces Nigeria this Thursday, November 13, 2025, at 4:00 PM GMT at the Prince Moulay El Hassan Sports Complex in Rabat, Morocco.

This fixture is part of the semi-finals of the African playoffs for a spot in the intercontinental playoff for the 2026 World Cup.

Finishing second in Group C behind South Africa, the Super Eagles are set to clash with the Panthers, who came in as runners-up to Ivory Coast in Group E.

Both head coaches, Eric Chelle and Thierry Mouyouma, have their full squads available for this game, which promises plenty of twists and turns.

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Here are the probable line-ups for Gabon vs Nigeria:

Gabon probable XI: Mbaba – Ekomie, Ecuele Manga, Kila Omfia, Oyono – Kanga, M. Lemina, Ndong – N. Lemina, Aubameyang, Bouanga.

Nigeria probable XI: Nwabali – Fredrick, Troost-Ekong, Bassey, Sanusi – Iwobi, Ndidi, Onyeka – Chukwueze, Osimhen, Lookman.

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