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by Stephen Abiola in World Cup Picks
Nigeria and Gabon will face off in the FIFA World Cup Qualifiers on Thursday afternoon at the Moulay Hassan Stadium. The Super Eagles will look to qualify for the prestigious competition despite some early setbacks in the qualifiers. They suffered three consecutive draws and a painful loss against the Benin Republic, leaving them clinging to their last hope in Group C. However, Eric Chelle’s side regrouped to secure a second spot in the group and book a playoff date with Gabon.
Gabon, on the other hand, was in Group F with the heavyweights, the Ivory Coast. As expected, this was going to be a straight shootout between the two West African nations, with the Ivory Coast securing an automatic qualification spot with 26 points. Gabon only managed a second-place finish with 25 points despite their impressive outings. They’ll be fired up to prove that they deserve a spot at the 2026 World Cup.
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Nigeria vs Gabon Form
Nigeria and Gabon Latest Matches
4/6 (67%)
1/6 (17%)
1/6 (17%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
Oct 14, 2025 - World Cup
Oct 10, 2025 - World Cup
Sep 9, 2025 - World Cup
Sep 6, 2025 - World Cup
Aug 19, 2025 - African Nations Championship
Aug 12, 2025 - African Nations Championship
4/6 (67%)
1/6 (17%)
1/6 (17%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
Oct 14, 2025 - World Cup
Sep 6, 2025 - World Cup
Aug 19, 2025 - African Nations Championship
Mar 25, 2025 - World Cup
Nov 18, 2024 - AFCON
Oct 11, 2024 - AFCON
1/6 (17%)
3/6 (50%)
2/6 (33%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
Oct 10, 2025 - World Cup
Sep 9, 2025 - World Cup
Aug 12, 2025 - African Nations Championship
Aug 5, 2025 - African Nations Championship
Jun 6, 2025 - International Friendlies
May 31, 2025 - International Friendlies
4/6 (67%)
1/6 (17%)
1/6 (17%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
Oct 14, 2025 - World Cup
Oct 10, 2025 - World Cup
Sep 9, 2025 - World Cup
Sep 3, 2025 - World Cup
Jun 9, 2025 - International Friendlies
Jun 6, 2025 - International Friendlies
3/6 (50%)
2/6 (33%)
1/6 (17%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
Oct 14, 2025 - World Cup
Sep 9, 2025 - World Cup
Jun 9, 2025 - International Friendlies
Mar 20, 2025 - World Cup
Nov 15, 2024 - AFCON
Oct 11, 2024 - AFCON
5/6 (83%)
0/6 (0%)
1/6 (17%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
Oct 10, 2025 - World Cup
Sep 3, 2025 - World Cup
Jun 6, 2025 - International Friendlies
Mar 23, 2025 - World Cup
Nov 18, 2024 - AFCON
Oct 15, 2024 - AFCON
Players list
S. Nwabali
DefenderB. Fredrick
C. Bassey
Z. Sanusi
MidfielderS. Chukwueze
W. Ndidi
B. Osayi-Samuel
ForwardA. Adams
V. Osimhen
A. Lookman
A. Iwobi
L. Mbaba
DefenderA. Oyono
J. Ekomie
B. Ecuele Manga
A. Appindangoye
MidfielderA. Poko
D. Ndong
M. Lemina
R. Openda
ForwardD. Bouanga
P. Aubameyang
Substitutes
A. Obasogie
M. Okoye
DefenderW. Troost-Ekong
C. Awaziem
MidfielderF. Onyeka
Y. Abdullahi
R. Onyedika
O. Bruno
ForwardM. Simon
T. Arokodare
C. Ejuke
O. Olusegun
F. Bekale
L. Mounguenou
DefenderA. Do Marcolino
J. Obiang
J. Oyono
A. Moucketou Moussounda
MidfielderT. Averlant
S. Nze Bagnama
ForwardN. Lemina
E. Essang-Matouti
A. Do Marcolino
B. Meyo Ngoua
Nigeria - Gabon Key Points
- Nigeria won four of their last five matches.
- Nigeria scored first in four of their last five games.
- Both teams scored in three of the last four Gabon away games.
- Nigeria has never lost to Gabon in their last four meetings.
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Our Nigeria vs Gabon Prediction
The Super Eagles have picked up form at the right time to revive their hopes of making the World Cup. Their 4-0 win against the Benin Republic showed renewed hunger and desire to correct past mistakes. If Nigeria defeats Gabon, they could set up a thrilling final clash against either Cameroon or DR Congo. However, Gabon won’t make it easy for Nigeria. They have been in impressive form, avoiding defeats in the last five matches while winning on four occasions. Their LAFC striker, Denis Bouanga, is having an outstanding campaign, topping the scoring charts in the qualifiers with eight goals. Marseille forward Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang is also a reliable goal source. Still, we think Nigeria will edge them out 2-1 in Morocco on Thursday.
Our prediction for Nigeria vs Gabon: Both teams to score.
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