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Super Eagles Soar Past Gabon 4–1 to Reach World Cup Playoff Semi-Final
The Super Eagles of Nigeria had an incredible victory as they defeated Gabon 4–1 in the 2026 World Cup playoff semi-final held on November 13, 2025.
The match started tough, with both teams struggling to score in the first half. Gabon later found an equalizer that pushed the game into extra time after Nigeria’s earlier lead.
However, the Super Eagles came back stronger in extra time, scoring three more goals to seal their win. The goals came from Akor Adams, Chidera Ejuke, and Victor Osimhen, who netted twice to secure Nigeria’s place in the final stage of the African playoffs.
Nigerians all over the country celebrated the big win and applauds the team on their win and efforts displayed.
Coventry City manager, Frank Lampard, speaks on team player and states how the player’s stance will help the team get into the Premier League.
The player is revealed to be Onyeka who he spoke about in the recent interview.
“He brings a different quality and probably a different profile to the midfield players we have.
“As I say, the profile is slightly different and I think that helps us in terms of the options and the competition in the middle of the park for us.”
Arsenal coach, Mikel Arteta, after their last match, shares an update on the injured team members after their last match.
He shared an update on Saka and stated that he is doing better after going through a hip injury. “His hip is improving a lot. Hopefully, he’ll be ready soon.”
He added about the other team members: “Martin is getting better and will be back in a few days, and Jurrien is fit for the weekend.”
Super Eagles footballer, Alex Iwobi, speaks on the World Cup and reveals their hope to play in the 2026 World Cup.
He shared that the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) is hopeful about hearing from them after they submitted a petition against the Democratic Republic of Congo.
“I mean we’re still waiting, well hopefully we can go to the World Cup, but I feel it’s a tough one.
“It’s a tough one because winning AFCON is like… It’s a great legacy, it’s a great thing to have in your career, a memorable moment. But then at the same time, because I’ve been to the World Cup already, a lot of the players haven’t been.”
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