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The President of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Ibrahim Gusau, is confident that the Super Eagles will secure a victory in the 2026 FIFA World Cup playoffs.
The Super Eagles will compete against three other nations—Gabon, Cameroon, and the Democratic Republic of Congo—for the single available spot in the mini-tournament, which will be hosted by Morocco.
Nigeria is set to face the Panthers of Gabon in the semi-final of the playoffs on Thursday, November 13.
Gusau expressed that the NFF is committed to ensuring the team secures the ticket.
“Everything is being done by the NSC and the NFF to ensure that nothing is left to chance. No stone will be left unturned,” Gusau told thenff.com.
“That special spirit that propelled the team to achieve the four goals they needed against Bénin Republic on the final day of the qualifiers will drive them to success in the playoffs.
The Super Eagles will commence their training camp for the competition on Sunday, November 9.
What is the date of the semi-final match for the Super Eagles?
The semi-final match for the Super Eagles is scheduled for Thursday, November 13.
When will the Super Eagles start their training camp?
The Super Eagles will begin their training camp on Sunday, November 9.
Who are the Super Eagles competing against in the playoffs?
The Super Eagles are competing against Gabon, Cameroon, and the Democratic Republic of Congo for a place in the World Cup.



