Nigeria, Nov. 14 -- The Super Eagles of Nigeria produced a stirring extra-time performance to defeat Gabon's Panthers 4-1 on Thursday evening in Rabat, reigniting their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification hopes after a dramatic semi-final clash that swung from frustration to triumph.

It was a tense night at the Complexe Sportif Prince Heritier Moulay El Hassan, where Adams Akor, Chidera Ejuke, and Victor Osimhen all found the net in a match that demanded nerve, resilience, and the famed Nigerian fighting spirit.

The game began under light rain, mirroring the uncertainty that had surrounded Nigeria's preparations after a turbulent week.

The Super Eagles had boycotted training earlier in the week over unpaid allowances, but by kickoff, all...