Nigeria to face Gabon as CAF confirms dates, venue for 2026 World Cup Intercontinental Play-off ...

30th Oct 2025 | Source: Graphic Online

Nigeria to face Gabon while Cameroon play Democratic Republic of Congo

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has officially confirmed the venue and schedule for the African qualifiers of the FIFA World Cup 2026 Intercontinental Play-off Tournament.

The high-stakes mini-tournament will determine the final African nation to compete for the continent’s remaining slot at the expanded 2026 FIFA World Cup.

The playoff tournament will be held from November 13 to 16, 2025, in Rabat, Morocco. It will features four African powerhouses: Nigeria, Gabon, Cameroon, and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DR Congo).

The semi-finals will be played on Thursday, November 13, at El Barid Stadium and Prince Moulay El Hassan Sports Complex.

A draw will be held on Thursday, 30 October 2025, to determine the venue for each match.

The opening match will feature Nigeria against Gabon at 17:00 local time (16:00 GMT).

The second semi-final will be between Cameroon and the Democratic Republic of Congo at 20:00 local time (19:00 GMT)

The Final will be played on Sunday, November 16, 2025 at Prince Héritier Moulay El Hassan at 20:00 local time (19:00 GMT).

The Fixtures

Match 1 : Nigeria vs Gabon: 17:00

Match 2 : Cameroon vs Democratic Republic of Congo: 20:00

The winner will advance to the FIFA Play-Off Inter-Continental Tournament in March 2026 for a chance to secure Africa’s 10th and final place at the FIFA World Cup 2026.