DR Congo clashThe Super Eagles captain, William Troost-Ekong, has called Victor Osimhen "the best striker in the world right now" ahead of Sunday’s

Around the half-hour mark, hundreds of Gabon fans swarmed into the stand behind Nigeria’s goalkeeper Nwabali. They waved flags, blew whistles and banged drums. It’s no coincidence that the momentum in the first half shifted in Gabon’s favour following their arrival. Aubameyang and denis Bouanga started to threaten on the counter.

Prolific Nigeria scorer Victor Osimhen could be the key figure when they tackle the Democratic Republic of Congo on Sunday in a fight for 2026 World Cup qualifying survival in Rabat. The winners of the African play-offs final advance to a six-nation intercontinental tournament in Mexico during March that involves each football region except Europe.

With Gabon now behind them, the Super Eagles turn their attention to Sunday’s playoff final against DR Congo in Morocco.

Nigeria will face either Cameroon or the Democratic Republic of Congo for a spot in the 2026 World Cup play-offs after it beat Gabon 4-1 in extra time.