Nigeria 4-1 Gabon, FIFA World Cup CAF Qualifiers: Osimhen Double Takes Super Eagles To African Play-offs

Nigeria sealed a stunning 4-1 extra-time win over Gabon in the FIFA World Cup 2026 CAF Qualifiers semi-final at Moulay Hassan Stadium. Star striker Victor Osimhen scored a late brace to seal the win and send the Super Eagles to the African play-offs. Akor Adams gave Nigeria the lead in the 78th minute, but Mario Lemina equalised with one minute to go to send the match to extra time. Chidera Ejuke and Osimhen scored in the first period of added time to give their side the advantage, before the Galatasaray striker's second sealed the big win.

Updated on: 14 November 2025 11:19 am

Nigeria vs Gabon FIFA World Cup CAF Qualifiers- Benjamin Fredrick

Nigeria's Benjamin Fredrick, centre left, and Gabon's Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, right, challenge for the ball during the World Cup 2026 African qualifying semi-final soccer match between Nigeria and Gabon, in Rabat, Morocco. | Photo: AP

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Nigeria vs Gabon FIFA World Cup CAF Qualifiers- Anthony Oyono

Nigeria's Calvin Bassey, left, and Gabon's Anthony Oyono, right, challenge for the ball during the World Cup 2026 African qualifying semi-final soccer match between Nigeria and Gabon, in Rabat, Morocco. | Photo: AP

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Nigeria vs Gabon FIFA World Cup CAF Qualifiers- Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang

Nigeria's Benjamin Fredrick, left, and Gabon's Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang challenge for the ball during the World Cup 2026 African qualifying semi-final soccer match between Nigeria and Gabon, in Rabat, Morocco. | Photo: AP

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Nigeria vs Gabon FIFA World Cup CAF Qualifiers-Gabons team

Gabon's team players pose for a picture before the World Cup 2026 African qualifying semi-final soccer match between Nigeria and Gabon, in Rabat, Morocco. | Photo: AP

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Nigeria vs Gabon FIFA World Cup CAF Qualifiers-Nigerias team

Nigeria's team players pose for a picture before the World Cup 2026 African qualifying semi-final soccer match between Nigeria and Gabon, in Rabat, Morocco. | Photo: AP