Rabat, Morocco — As the countdown begins for the FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifiers, Nigeria dey prepare well-well to face Gabon in wetin go be a thrilling semi-final match on 13 November 2025. Nigerians don dey sharpen their boots as dem look to secure their spot for the global stage once again.
The play-off go happen inside Prince Héritier Moulay El Hassan Sports Complex for Rabat, and trust me, the vibes go dey on another level. This match no be small matter; as di winner go move on to face winner from di second semi-final, wey be Cameroon vs DR Congo, on 16 November.
As e be, teams don already start to feel the heat of preparation. Nigeria Football Federation never confirm di final squad yet but whispers don start to circulate. E get talk say dem don finalize 23-man list, but all dis talk na just speculation waiting for official shout-out from NFF.
Head coach, chelle, dey face big decision because some regular faces don dey struggle with injuries and one key player dey suspended. (Ahn ahn, na wetin dem dey eat for breakfast?) Meanwhile, some fresh players don dey push for inclusion after dey perform ni-ice for their clubs. This World Cup journey no be child’s play o, and dem go need all hands on deck.
In goal, Nwabali dey top di list for di starting position, while Maduka Okoye dey return to Udinese’s starting XI after two months of ban– curious to see how e go perform. Na him go get show dey if he maintain the sharp performance wey gree earn am a call-up.
Dey don dey talk say Calvin Bassey and William Troost-Ekong go anchor di defence, and left-back Zaidu Sanusi dey on course to rejoin di squad. Meanwhile, Semi Ajayi don dey suspended for di first leg due to yellow card accumulation. (No wahala, him fit still join later if luck shine on dem).
In midfield, we fit expect Ndidi and Iwobi to lead di pack. Dem don dey shine, and Naija fans dey keep their fingers crossed say dem fit deliver dem a pass to glory. Chukwueze also dey in di mix, despite some tight hamstring matter wey don bother am earlier.
As di teams gun for glory during dis World Cup qualifiers, dem go remember sey di path no go dey easy. Every match na battle; dem go need to show dem strength, speed, and skill. Come 13th of November, make we see wetin gwan for Rabat! We dey believe say Nigeria go shine for dis stage, but e go safe carry dem serious serious as Gabon no go come play gboko gboko football.
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