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Gabon vs Burundi LIVE: Gabon triumphs 2–0 and dreams of World Cup qualification
Gabon continues to dream It’s pure celebration at the Franceville Stadium! Gabon secures three crucial points, moving up to second place in Group F of the African Qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup. Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang’s team dreams of...

Gabon’s Aubameyang Sends Warning To Nigeria Ahead Of World Cup Playoff Clash
Gabon captain Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has vowed to give everything to help his country qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup as they prepare to face Nigeria in the African playoffs semi-final on November 13. The former Arsenal and FC Barcelona...

2026 WCQ: We are ready to face Nigeria – Gabon Head Coach
Gabon head coach, Thierry Mouyouma has stated that his players are prepared to take on Nigeria’s Super Eagles in the African playoffs for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Gabon completed their qualifying campaign with an impressive record of eight wins,...

Nigeria receive big World Cup boost as 4 Super Eagles return for Gabon playoff
Four key Super Eagles players will return from injury and be part of Nigeria’s squad for the World Cup playoff versus Gabon The NFF has cancelled Nigeria’s planned two friendlies to focus on the World Cup playoff against the Panthers Victory over...

Gabon president’s party secures parliamentary majority
KIGALI, Rwanda The Democratic Union of Builders (UDB) party of Gabon’s President Brice Oligui Nguema won 102 out of 145 parliamentary seats after the country’s recent first and second round of legislative elections, according to results published...

2026 WCQ: We Are Ready To Face Nigeria –Gabon Head Coach
Gabon head coach Thierry Thierry Mouyouma has said his players are ready to take on Nigeria’s Super Eagles in the African playoffs for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. After a qualifying campaign that saw them record eight wins, one draw, and one defeat,...

FIFA confirms suspension of Super Eagles star ahead of crucial World Cup playoff vs Gabon
Nigeria’s quest to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup has been made even more difficult by a FIFA decision The world football governing body has reportedly confirmed the suspension of Semi Ajayi for one game The Super Eagles have been scheduled...

2026 World Cup qualifying play-offs: ‘We are ready for you’ – Gabon coach to Nigeria
Coach of the national team of Gabon, Thierry Mouyouma, has said that his side is ready to tackle Nigeria in the FIFA World qualifying play-offs. Nigeria and Gabon will lock horns in one of the playoffs in Morocco and the winner will face either DR...

2026 WCQ playoffs: Peterside predicts Nigeria vs Gabon, Cameroon vs DR Congo
Former Super Eagles goalkeeper, Idah Peterside has predicted Nigeria to beat Gabon when both sides clash in the 2026 FIFA World Cup playoffs. Peterside also predicted Cameroon to beat DR Congo in the other playoffs and set up a meeting with...

2026 World Cup Qualifiers: Nigeria Battles Gabon in Playoff, may Meet Cameroon in Final
By Amaechi Agbo The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has announced the venues, dates, and format for the 2026 FIFA World Cup African playoff, setting the stage for a decisive showdown in November 2025. In a circular CAF confirmed that...
'We are ready' - Gabon coach looks ahead to potential clash with Super Eagles in WCQ playoffs
Gabon coach Thierry Mouyouma has expressed optimism ahead of a potential clash with Nigeria in the 2026 Fifa World Cup qualifiers playoffs, scheduled to take place next month in Morocco. Pending confirmation of the Fifa rankings next Thursday, the...

2026 WCQ playoffs: Peterside warns Super Eagles about ‘rising’ Gabon
Former Super Eagles goalkeeper, Idah Peterside, has issued a warning to Eric Chelle’s side ahead of their 2026 FIFA World Cup play-off clash with Gabon in November. Peterside noted that Gabon are an emerging force in African football, much like...

Playoffs: Ajayi suspended for Gabon tie
Super Eagles defender Semi Ajayi will miss the opening 2026 World Cup Playoffs clash against Gabon after he picked up his second booking in the qualifying series. The Hull City star was booked in the home tie against Lesotho, before he bagged his...

Super Eagles get massive World Cup boost from FIFA ahead of playoff vs Gabon
The Super Eagles have been handed a massive advantage ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup playoffs Nigeria has been listed as the highest-ranked team going into the playoffs for the Mundial ticket Nigeria qualified for the World Cup playoffs after...

FIFA confirms Semi Ajayi’s suspension for Gabon playoff
BY BEN OGBEMUDIA World football governing body FIFA has informed the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) that Super Eagles central defender, Semi Ajayi will not be available for the team’s first playoff match against Gabon. Ajayi received a yellow...

Ademola Lookman and Maduka Okoye return from suspension ahead of Nigeria vs Gabon
Super Eagles will face the Panthers of Gabon in the World Cup playoff, pending FIFA's official confirmation Nigeria secured the playoff spot after beating Benin 4-0 and displacing Burkina Faso on the second-best table Head coach Eric Chelle will...

Semi Ajayi Suspended For Gabon Clash, Ideye Warns Super Eagles Against ‘Osimhen Problem’
Hull City centre-back Semi Ajayi will sit out Nigeria’s 2026 FIFA World Cup playoff against Gabon after picking up a suspension in the last qualifying match. Semi Ajayi received his second yellow card of the campaign during Tuesday’s 4-0 win over...

Nigeria suffer major blow as FIFA suspends Super Eagles star before World Cup playoff vs Gabon
Nigeria’s quest to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup has been made more difficult by FIFA The world football governing body has reportedly confirmed the suspension of Semi Ajayi for one game The Super Eagles have been scheduled to face Gabon in...

2026 WCQ: Ajayi Suspended For Super Eagles Clash With Gabon
Semi Ajayi will miss Super Eagles’ 2026 FIFA World Cup playoffs clash with the Panthers of Gabon due to suspension, reports Completesports.com. The centre-back picked up his second booking in the qualifying series against the Cheetahs of Benin...

2026 WCQ: Ajayi suspended for Super Eagles vs Gabon playoffs tie
By Obaloluwa Joshua, LAGOS Semi Ajayi will miss Nigeria’s 2026 FIFA World Cup playoffs tie with Gabon due to suspension, Prompt News reports. The Hull City star was booked in the home tie against Lesotho, before he bagged his second caution...