Nigeria’s Super Eagles will take to the turf of the Complexe Sportif Prince Héritier Moulay El Hassan in Rabat on Thursday evening, seeking to reignite their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification hopes when they face the Panthers of Gabon in a high-stakes playoff semi-final.
The match offers the three-time African champions a second lifeline in their pursuit of a place at the next FIFA World Cup after missing out on automatic qualification from their group.
For Nigeria, this playoff phase is not just about redemption but restoring pride and ensuring the nation does not suffer back-to-back World Cup absences for the first time since 1994.
Head coach Eric Chelle has guided the team to renewed confidence after a turbulent build-up marked by off-field disputes.
Once unsettled by a brief pay row, the camp has regained its focus, and the players now loo
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