Nigeria, Nov. 13 -- The stage is set for the high-stakes 2026 FIFA World Cup African playoff semi-final between Nigeria's Super Eagles and the Panthers of Gabon, taking place at the Complexe Sportif Prince Heritier Moulay El Hassan in Rabat, Morocco.

After a turbulent start to the week marked by a brief player protest over unpaid bonuses, Nigeria's camp has since settled, and focus has shifted firmly to the task at hand - securing a place in Sunday's playoff final and staying on course for a World Cup return.

The Super Eagles, led by captain William Troost-Ekong, are seeking redemption after disappointedly missing on automatic qualification despite being grouped alongside the likes of Lesotho, Zimbabwe, Benin Republic and Rwanda.

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