Nigeria vs Gabon Prediction, Line-ups, Injuries, How to Watch and Team News

It's game time in the 2026 FIFA World Cup African qualifiers as Gabon gears up to lock horns with Nigeria in the first semi-final of the second round in Rabat. Gabon finished as the best second-placed team in the qualifiers and will now battle it out with Nigeria to further strengthen their World Cup credentials. The Panthers arrive in this blockbuster clash on the back of six wins, one draw and a defeat each in eight outings in 2025. They will hope to build upon their solid backline and stop Nigeria's attacking firepower. Gabon are averaging 2.4 goals per game and have scored 12 goals in their last five outings.

Meanwhile, all eyes will be on Nigeria national football team, who arrive in this match as the favourites. The Super Eagles were the second-placed team in their group and will hope to continue their momentum. They have a historical advantage on this side, having faced just one defeat in nine outings to date against Gabon. Éric Chelle's team has enjoyed a dream run so far with no defeats in the ongoing calendar year. In this article, we will be looking at the Nigeria vs Gabon prediction, predicted lineups, as well as injury news. Let's begin:

Nigeria vs Gabon Match Info

Match Name: Nigeria vs Gabon

Kick-off Time: 4:00 PM GMT

Venue: Moulay Hassan Stadium

Nigeria Team News

Nigeria will count upon their main man Victor Osimhen to shoulder the offensive duties, while Atalanta's Ademola Lookman is back and available for selection. Stanley Nwabali will start between the sticks and William Troost-Ekong will lead the backline with his experience and expertise. Now, let's take a look at the potential X1 for Nigeria vs Gabon predicted lineup.

Nigeria Predicted Lineup (4-4-2):

Nwabali; Frederick, Ekong, Bassey, Onyemaechi; Chukwueze, Ndidi, Iwobi, Simon; Osimhen, Lookman

Gabon Team News

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang will lead the line for Gabon in this high-stakes fixture and will be supported by Denis Bouanga. Bruno Ecuele Manga will shoulder the defensive duties and Guélor Kanga will pull the strings in the middle of the park.

Gabon Predicted Lineup (3-4-3):

Mbaba; Onfia, M’bemba, Manga; Lemina, Kanga, Ndong, Averlant; Obiang, Bouanga, Aubameyang

Nigeria vs Gabon Injuries

Both teams have all their players ready and available for selection and head into this game with no injury concerns.

Sportsdunia's Nigeria vs Gabon Prediction

This game promises a lot of action and drama with a ticket to the World Cup at stake. Nigeria have a better squad on paper and a lot of historical advantage on this side, but you cannot count Gabon out of this tie. It's going to be a cracker of a contest, but Nigeria just might edge past their counterparts.

Nigeria vs Gabon Prediction: Nigeria 2-1 Gabon