Nigeria vs Gabon Preview, prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds | 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers

The Super Eagles emerged victorious when these sides last faced each other.

The Nigeria national football team are ready to lock horns with the Gabon national football team in their semi-final fixture of the FIFA World Cup African qualifiers. Stade Prince Moulay Al Hassan will witness this high-stakes clash.

The Super Eagles will be looking to keep the game in control from the start. It is an important fixture, and they do have a capable squad.

The Nigeria national football team have performed well enough to get to the playoff stage of the World Cup qualifying of the CAF region. With top tactics, they should easily sail past their opponents.

The Panthers will be in for a tough contest here. They have come up with good performances during the ongoing FIFA World Cup qualifiers and will be keen to continue their form. The Gabon national football team are going to put up a strong fight against the Super Eagles.

Kick-off:

• Location: Rabat
• Stadium: Stade Prince Moulay Al Hassan
• Date: Thursday, November 13
• Kick-off Time: 09:30 p.m. IST/ 04:00 p.m. GMT/ 12:00 p.m. ET/ 09:00 a.m. PT
• Referee: TBD
• VAR: In use

Form:

Nigeria: W-W-D-W-W

Gabon: L-W-D-W-W

Players to Watch

Victor Osimhen (Nigeria)

Victor Osimhen will be one of the main men in the attacking front for the Nigeria national football team. He recently scored a hat-trick for Galatasaray in the UEFA Champions League and will be looking to come up with a similar performance here. More importantly, in five World Cup qualifying games, he has scored six goals.

Denis Bouanga (Gabon)

Denis Bouanga has been in top form this season and is going to be a crucial asset for the Gabon national football team in their upcoming outing. He has scored eight goals in 10 FIFA World Cup qualifiers. Bounga also knows how to create plays for his fellow teammates, making him dangerous in the final third.

Match Facts

• Nigeria are unbeaten in their last five matches.
• Gabon are undefeated in their last four games.
• The Panthers have only secured one win in their nine matches against the Super Eagles.

Nigeria vs Gabon: Betting Tips and Odds

• Nigeria to win @17/20 bet365
• Victor Osimhen to score @6/5 bet365
• Goals over 3.5 @9/2 bet365

Injury and Team News

All of the selected squad members for both Nigeria and Gabon are fit to be in action.

Head-to-Head

Total matches: 9

Nigeria won: 5

Gabon won: 3

Draws: 1

Predicted Lineups

Nigeria predicted lineup (4-4-2)

Nwabali (GK); Fredricks, Ajayi, Bassey, Sanusi; Chukwueze, Ndidi, Iwobi, Simon; Osimhen, Adams

Gabon predicted lineup (3-4-3)

Mbaba (GK); M’Bemba, Ecuélé Manga, Onfia; Averlant, N’Dong, Kanga, Lemina; Alan do Marcolino, Aubameyang, Bouanga

Match Prediction

This is going to be an intense battle between these sides. But we predict it will be the Nigeria national football team who are likely to come out on top. They should defeat the Gabon national football team in their upcoming World Cup qualifying semifinal clash with a narrow scoreline.

Prediction: Nigeria 3-2 Gabon

Telecast Details

India: Fancode

UK: TNT Sports

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