By securing a coach-onyedika-substitution-incident/” title=”Club Brugge … Speaks Out on Heated Onyedika Substitution Incident”>commanding 4-0 victory over the Republic of Benin in Uyo on Tuesday, Nigeria’s Super Eagles earned their place in the upcoming Play-offs…
Thierry Mouyouma, the head coach of Gabon’s national football team, is eagerly anticipating his squad’s upcoming encounter with Nigeria’s Super Eagles in Morocco next month, according to Soccernet.ng.
Throughout their qualification campaign, the Gabonese Panthers amassed an impressive 25 points out of a possible 30, suffering only a single defeat.
This strong performance placed Gabon second in Group F, narrowly trailing Ivory Coast by just one point-Ivory Coast having already secured their spot in the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
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Meanwhile, Nigeria faced the challenge of defeating Benin by a margin of at least four goals to advance to the play-offs-and they rose to the occasion.
Mouyouma Anticipates Challenging Clash with Super Eagles
With only one African berth remaining in the play-offs, Nigeria must overcome Gabon in Morocco next month to progress further.
The victor of this encounter will then face the winner between Cameroon and DR Congo in the next stage.
Although the match is a high-stakes, knockout scenario for both teams, Gabon’s coach has downplayed the pressure, viewing the fixture as an excellent opportunity to prepare for the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) scheduled for December.
“It’s tough to miss out on qualification after earning 25 points. We are prepared and see this match against Nigeria as a valuable challenge and a solid warm-up for the 2025 AFCON,” Mouyouma, aged 50, shared with Sporting News Africa.
Looking ahead, the former Wits United defender is placing his trust in star forward Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang to spearhead Gabon’s attack in the crucial match.
“Aubameyang is a pivotal figure and a technical leader for our team,” Mouyouma told CAF online.
“He continues to serve as one of our captains and exemplifies unwavering commitment. In my opinion, he deserved the African Player of the Year award during his peak, as his performance statistics were outstanding.”
“No African striker has demonstrated such remarkable consistency over the past fifteen years. Scoring four goals in a single qualifier is extraordinary.”
“He shows that age is merely a number. His mindset, ambition, and professionalism inspire both players and staff alike,” concluded the Gabonese coach.
The decisive showdown between Nigeria and Gabon is scheduled to take place in Morocco on Thursday, November 13.
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