Victor Osimhen scores twice in extra time to lead Nigeria to a 4-1 victory over Gabon in their semifinal playoff in 2026 World Cup African qualifying

However, Cameroon were unable to join the Super Eagles in the play-off final as Marc Brys saw his side concede a 91st minute goal to lose to DR Congo. Mbeumo played the full 90 minutes, but was unable to help his nation force an equaliser to send the game into extra-time and his reaction to the defeat has gone viral on social media.

Cameroon midfielder, Etta Eyong has warned the Super Eagles of Nigeria ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup semi-final playoffs on Thursday in Morocco. Eyong,

In the absence of William Troost-Ekong, Ndidi captained Nigeria against Gabon but will not get the chance to do so again in Sunday’s play-off final.