Nigeria earned their playoff spot as one of the best runners-up in the African qualifiers, boosted by a commanding 4–0 win over Benin Republic, highlighted by a Victor Osimhen hat-trick. Gabon secured their place after finishing second in Group F behind Ivory Coast.

The winner of the encounter will go on to face either Cameroon or the Democratic Republic of Congo for a chance to reach the inter-confederation playoff, where a World Cup berth will be at stake.

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Gabon, under coach Thierry Mouyouma, have impressed offensively, scoring 22 goals in 10 qualifiers. However, their struggles against top-ranked African teams continue, with four defeats and one draw since Mouyouma took charge.

Source: Punch