World Cup Playoffs: Super Eagles to begin training in 10 days

Published on: 31 October 2025

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has announced that the Super Eagles will begin their preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup playoffs on November 9 in Rabat, Morocco, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports.

The team will open camp on Sunday, November 9, ahead of their semi-final match against Gabon on November 13.

Head coach Eric Chelle is expected to release his squad list for the mini-tournament next week.

The semi-finals will be played at two venues: El Barid Stadium and Prince Moulay El Hassan Sports Complex.

Nigeria will kick off the semi-finals against Gabon at 5 pm, while Cameroon will take on the Democratic Republic of Congo at 8 pm.

The final will be played on November 16 at the Prince Héritier Moulay El Hassan Stadium, with the winner advancing to the intercontinental playoffs for a chance to secure one of Africa's spots at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

By Olujimi Dare Ogun

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