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The Prince Moulay El Hassan Stadium in Rabat, Morocco, has been confirmed as the venue for the 2026 FIFA World Cup playoff semi-final clash between Nigeria and Gabon. The 22,000-capacity stadium, regarded as one of Morocco’s best football arenas, will host the much-anticipated encounter on Thursday, November 13. The fixture marks the ninth meeting between …
The Prince Moulay El Hassan Stadium in Rabat, Morocco, has been confirmed as the venue for the 2026 FIFA World Cup playoff semi-final clash between Nigeria and Gabon.
The 22,000-capacity stadium, regarded as one of Morocco’s best football arenas, will host the much-anticipated encounter on Thursday, November 13.
The fixture marks the ninth meeting between both nations and the fifth in World Cup qualifying history. The Super Eagles boast a superior head-to-head record, with five wins, two draws, and one defeat against the Panthers of Gabon.
In the other semi-final, Cameroon will face the Democratic Republic of Congo as the race for World Cup qualification intensifies across Africa.