Nigeria vs Gabon: What time and on which channel to watch the crucial World Cup 2026 African playoff clash live? | OneFootball

Nigeria & Gabon open continental playoff in high stakes battle

Nigeria vs Gabon: What time and on which channel to watch the crucial World Cup 2026 African playoff clash live?

African football fans are set for massive showdown as Nigeria lock horns with Gabon in the continental playoff for coveted ticket to the 2026 FIFA World Cup intercontinental playoff.

With only one spot available for Africa in the global playoff, the stakes could not be higher.

A decisive battle for Africa’s last World Cup hope

The list of African teams qualified directly for the World Cup has been completed: Egypt, South Africa, Tunisia, Morocco, Algeria, Ghana, Cape Verde, Senegal and Ivory Coast have all sealed their spots.

But for teams like Nigeria, Gabon, DR Congo and Cameroon, the dream is still alive. These four nation will compete in mini tournament to determine Africa’s 10th and final representative in the intercontinental playoff.

Nigeria vs Gabon – Match Time & Broadcast Details

The Road Ahead

The second semifinal of the African mini tournament will see Cameroon vs DR Congo also on Thursday at 7:00 PM (GMT).

The winners of the two semifinal will face off in the final on Sunday 16 November 2025 at Prince Moulay El Hassan Stadium where Africa’s representative to the intercontinental playoff will be decided.