Nigeria 4-1 Gabon
Updated
Nigeria won: Nigeria 4-1 Gabon in the Africa, CAF WC Qualification - Playoffs - Semi Finals (Round 1/2) on Thu, 13 Nov 2025 at Stade Prince Moulay El Hassan, Rabat. Nigeria goals: Akor Adams 78', Chidera Ejuke 98', Victor Osimhen 102', Victor Osimhen 110'. Gabon goals: Mario Lemina 89'. Possession: 52%-48%.
Match report
Nigeria rout Gabon 4-1
Nigeria ran riot against Gabon 4-1 at Stade Prince Moulay El Hassan on Thursday 13 November in the Africa, CAF WC Qualification - Playoffs - Semi Finals.
Akor Adams put Nigeria ahead on 78' (1-0), Mario Lemina levelled for Gabon on 89' (1-1), Chidera Ejuke restored Nigeria's lead on 98' (2-1), Victor Osimhen made it 3-1 on 102' and added another on 110' (4-1).
Chidera Ejuke's 98' strike proved decisive.
Nigeria had 52%% of the ball, shots were 19-5 (5-2 on target).
Match stats
| Nigeria | Gabon | |
|---|---|---|
| Possession | 52% | 48% |
| Corners | 7 | 8 |
| Offsides | 1 | 0 |
| Attacks | 98 | 79 |
| Free Kicks | 22 | 23 |
| Total Shots | 19 | 5 |
| Shots On Target | 5 | 2 |
| Shots Off Target | 10 | 1 |
| Shots Blocked | 4 | 2 |
| Throw-Ins | 21 | 36 |
| Goal Kicks | 6 | 10 |
Lineups
Nigeria (4-1-3-2): Stanley Nwabili, Bright Osayi-Samuel, Benjamin Fredrick, Calvin Bassey, Zaidu Sanusi, Wilfred Ndidi, Samuel Chukwueze, Ademola Lookman, Alex Iwobi, Victor Osimhen, Akor Adams
Gabon (4-3-3): Loyce Mbaba, Anthony Oyono, Aaron Appindangoye, Bruno Ecuele Manga, Jacques Ekomié, Mario Lemina, Royce Openda Owaga, Ibrahim Didier Ndong, Andre Poko, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, Denis Bouanga
Key events
- 6' · Yellow card · Wilfred Ndidi (Nigeria)
- 44' · Yellow card · Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang (Gabon)
- 60' · Substitution · Moses Simon for Ademola Lookman (Nigeria)
- 61' · Substitution · Chidera Ejuke for Samuel Chukwueze (Nigeria)
- 76' · Substitution · Bryan Ngoua for Royce Openda Owaga (Gabon)
- 76' · Substitution · Noha Lemina for Andre Poko (Gabon)
- 78' · Goal · Akor Adams (Nigeria)
- 83' · Substitution · Frank Onyeka for Akor Adams (Nigeria)
- 84' · Substitution · Samake Nze for Ibrahim Didier Ndong (Gabon)
- 89' · Goal · Mario Lemina (Gabon)
- 98' · Goal · Chidera Ejuke (Nigeria)
- 100' · Substitution · Alex Moucketou-Moussounda for Bryan Ngoua (Gabon)
- 100' · Substitution · Jeremy Oyono for Mario Lemina (Gabon)
- 102' · Goal · Victor Osimhen (Nigeria)
- 103' · Yellow card · Victor Osimhen (Nigeria)
- 108' · Substitution · William Troost-Ekong for Bright Osayi-Samuel (Nigeria)
- 108' · Substitution · Chidozie Awaziem for Alex Iwobi (Nigeria)
- 110' · Goal · Victor Osimhen (Nigeria)
- 115' · Yellow card · Alex Moucketou-Moussounda (Gabon)
- 117' · Substitution · Tolu Arokodare for Victor Osimhen (Nigeria)
- 120' · Yellow card · Frank Onyeka (Nigeria)
- 120' · Yellow card · Samake Nze (Gabon)
All-time head-to-head
Questions
Who won Nigeria vs Gabon?
Nigeria won, 4-1 (Africa, CAF WC Qualification - Playoffs - Semi Finals) on Thu, 13 Nov 2025.
When and where is Nigeria vs Gabon?
Thu, 13 Nov 2025, 16:00 UTC at Stade Prince Moulay El Hassan, Rabat, Africa, CAF WC Qualification - Playoffs - Semi Finals.