CAF announces 2026 World Cup African playoffs: Nigeria faces Gabon; Cameroon meets DR Congo

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has revealed the semifinals for the 2026 World Cup qualifying playoffs in Morocco from November 13 -16, marching Nigeria against Gabon and Cameroon against DR Congo.

Winners advance to a single leg final, with the victor qualifying for inter-confederation playoffs to view for 2 additional World Cup spots.

Nigeria’s Super Eagles secured their place via Victor Osimhen’s hat-trick in a 4-0 victory against the Cheetah of Benin Republic.

While a revised point system excluded Burkina Faso despite their 21 points, using neutral venues based on FIFA rankings for fairness.