Nigeria vs Gabon live updates: World Cup 2026 qualifier CAF semifinal latest including team news


Hello everyone and welcome to The Athletic, where today we are covering Nigeria vs Gabon live in a crucial 2026 World Cup qualifier.

This is a huge match for both teams’ hopes of qualifying for next summer’s tournament, with this the semi-final of a mini-tournament for qualification from the CAF region covering African football.

The winner today will progress to contest Sunday’s final — that final will then lead to an intercontinental play-off in March. So these two teams are still three wins away from the World Cup.

We’ve got you covered with plenty of build-up over the next few hours, so stick with us!


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