Date: Thursday 13th November, 2025
Time: 5.00 pm
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Nigeria
Nigeria’s head coach, Chelle, has a full-strength squad available, led by star striker Victor Osimhen, who recently netted a hat-trick in the UEFA Champions League for Galatasaray.
Defender Semi Ajayi is expected to be rested after picking up a yellow card in the 4-0 win over Benin Republic, but he remains in the squad and would be eligible for the final if Nigeria advance.
Ademola Lookman returns from suspension and is likely to start in attack alongside Osimhen and Samuel Chukwueze, while Wilfred Ndidi and Alex Iwobi are expected to control the midfield.
Experienced full-back Ola Aina remains sidelined as he continues his recovery from surgery following an injury sustained against South Africa.
Nigeria possible starting lineup:
Nwabali; Frederick, Ekong, Bassey, Onyemaechi; Chukwueze, Ndidi, Iwobi, Simon; Osimhen, Lookman
Gabon
For Gabon, veteran forward Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang remains the talisman, having scored all four goals in their dramatic 4-3 win over Gambia in October.
The former Arsenal striker missed the final group game through suspension but is back to lead the line, supported by Denis Bouanga.
Coach Mouyouma has maintained continuity in his squad, with only one new inclusion -Jonathan do Marcolino, a young centre-back on loan at Bourg-en-Bresse from Stade Rennais.
However, Gabon remain without several key players, including Jim Allevinah, Shavy Babicka, Medwin Biteghe, Michel Mboula, and Junior Noubi Fotso, all sidelined through injury.
Defender Oumar Bagnama has been dropped due to a lack of match fitness ahead of the new domestic season.
Gabon possible starting lineup:
Mbaba; Onfia, M’bemba, Manga; Lemina, Kanga, Ndong, Averlant; Obiang, Bouanga, Aubameyang
Prediction: Nigeria 3-1 Gabon