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\nBy James
\nKindly share:<\/p>\n

Nigeria booked their place in the CAF playoff final with a thrilling 4-1 extra-time victory over Gabon in Rabat on Thursday, setting up a showdown with the winner between DR Congo and Cameroon for a spot in the intercontinental playoff.<\/p>\n

The match had barely settled when Akor Adams capitalized on a poor back pass in the 78th minute to give the Super Eagles a 1-0 lead.<\/p>\n

Gabon responded late in regulation through Mario Lemina\u2019s deflected strike in the 89th minute, forcing extra time after a tense 1-1 full-time scoreline.<\/p>\n

Extra time saw Nigeria assert their dominance. Chidera Ejuke restored the lead in the 97th minute with a clinical finish from Wilfred Ndidi\u2019s setup.<\/p>\n

Victor Osimhen then stole the spotlight, scoring twice in the first half of extra time. His first, a brilliant angled strike in the 102nd minute, made it 3-1, followed by a second in the 110th minute to seal the 4-1 triumph.<\/p>\n

Nigeria made several strategic substitutions to maintain control, including Onyeka replacing Adams in the 83rd minute, and Awaziem and Ekong coming on in the 108th minute.<\/p>\n

Gabon tried to respond with multiple changes but could not break down Nigeria\u2019s resilient defense.<\/p>\n

The Super Eagles\u2019 path to the World Cup intercontinental playoff is now one step closer, as they await the winner of the DR Congo vs Cameroon clash for a chance to qualify.
\nVanguard <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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