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!