CAF Names Rabat Stadium As Venue For Super Eagles vs Gabon Playoff

CAF Names Rabat Stadium As Venue For Super Eagles vs Gabon Playoff

Sampson Adedeji

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has confirmed that the Prince Moulay El Hassan Stadium in Rabat will host the 2026 FIFA World Cup playoff clash between Nigeria’s Super Eagles and the Panthers of Gabon, BSNSports.com.ng reports.

The crucial encounter is scheduled for Thursday, November 13, and will mark the 10th meeting between the two nations.

The Super Eagles boast a superior record in their previous encounters, having secured five wins, two draws, and one defeat against the Gabonese. 

According to CAF, the winner of this tie will go on to face either Cameroon or the Democratic Republic of Congo in the playoff final.

The semi-final between Cameroon and DR Congo will also be staged at the Prince Moulay El Hassan Sports Complex in Rabat.

The final showdown is slated for Sunday, November 16, at the same venue, the Stade Prince Héritier Moulay El Hassan, in Rabat.

The stadium, which boasts a capacity of over 22,000 spectators, is one of Morocco’s premier football arenas and has hosted several top continental fixtures in recent years.