13/11/2025
Nigeria 4-1 Gabon (aet): Osimhen's extra-time brace keeps World Cup hopes alive
2 hours ago / R47
Nigeria will face either Cameroon or the Democratic Republic of Congo for a spot in the 2026 World Cup play-offs after they beat Gabon 4-1 in extra time.
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Akor Adams (78')
Chidera Ejuke (97')
Osimhen (102')
Osimhen (110')
Lemina (89')
Match Report
Victor Osimhen scored twice for Nigeria in extra time, with Chidera Ejuke also netting in the additional period, after Mario Lemina's late equaliser kept the contest going beyond 90 minutes.
Gabon were let off the hook after four minutes when Akor Adams' effort was smothered by goalkeeper Loyce Mbaba after they failed to clear a long ball from Alex Iwobi, while Osimhen miscued a header from close range soon after.
And the Galatasaray striker continued to be the biggest threat for the Super Eagles, first forcing a diving save from Mbaba after connecting with Iwobi's cross before failing to hit the target with an awkward strike moments later.
Referee Abongile Tom was sent to the pitchside VAR monitor in the early moments of the second half, with Gabon appealing for a penalty after Bright Osayi-Samuel pulled Aaron Appindangoye's shirt during a corner, but he opted against awarding a spot-kick.
Appindangoye was then left with his head in his hands with 12 minutes to go after his poor pass was intercepted by Adams, who took the ball around Mbaba before scoring into an unguarded net.
But Gabon's hopes of reaching a first-ever World Cup were revived when Lemina's curling effort was deflected past Stanley Nwabali at the goalkeeper's near post, while Osimhen then missed the best chance for a winner in the 12th minute of stoppage time as he shot wide after being played through on goal.
However, the Super Eagles managed to find their clinical edge in extra time as Ejuke and Osimhen both finished neatly across goal in the first half, before the latter scored again in the second additional period to secure victory.
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— Super Eagles () November 13, 2025
Data Debrief: Zero to hero for Osimhen
Osimhen would have been fearing the worst after missing a golden opportunity deep into second-half stoppage time, but the 26-year-old found his shooting boots in extra time.
He has now scored 11 goals in his last eight games for club and country, which includes two hat-tricks along with two further braces.
Ejuke, meanwhile, scored his first goal for Nigeria as they look to reach the World Cup finals for the seventh time in their history, and the first since 2018.
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78' GOAL! Nigeria 1-0 Gabon (Akor Adams)
89' GOAL! Nigeria 1-1 Gabon (Mario Lemina)
97' GOAL! Nigeria 2-1 Gabon (Chidera Ejuke)
102' GOAL! Nigeria 3-1 Gabon (Victor Osimhen)
Line-ups
Nigeria XI: Iwobi, Ndidi, Bright Osayi-Samuel, Chukwueze, Osimhen, Lookman, Zaidu, Calvin Bassey, Akor Adams, Stanley Nwabali, Benjamin Fredrick
Subs: W. Troost-Ekong, Moses Simon, Awaziem, Chidera Ejuke, Frank Onyeka, Maduka Okoye, Alhassan Yusuf, Olakunle Olusegun, Tolu Arokodare, Raphael Onyedika, Bruno Onyemaechi, Amas Obasogie
Gabon XI: Manga, Aubameyang, Lemina, André Poko, Ndong, Aaron Appindangoyé, Denis Bouanga, Anthony Oyono, Jacques Ekomié, Loyce Mbaba, Royce Openda
Subs: Obiang, Teddy Averlant, Jérémy Oyono, Alex Moucketou-Moussounda, Noha Lemina, Alan Do Marcolino, François Bekale, Samaké Nzé Bagnama, Edlin Randy Essang-Matouti, Jonathan Do Marcolino, Bryan Meyo Ngoua, Lukas Mounguenou
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Ayjazz1997
Today 20:00
He is a fighter, giant and a problem to defenders Show osimhen some love ♥️♥️♥️
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Felitech10
Today 20:00
Victor Osimhen took the game to extra time 4 1 reason To score brace 🤣🤣
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ALEXANDERSALEKXZ10
Today 19:58
Nigeria and Panic attack
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sirbodmas
Today 20:03
It's quite surprising to see V. Osimhen score those 2 very technical and difficult goals, but fails to score the easier goal opportunities
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Pikin90
Today 20:15
So Nigeria allowed Gabon to equalize so they can score Extra 3 in Extra time ... hmm 🧐🤔
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Abbajonas
Today 20:08
He's always determine to score...💪💪💪
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peacefulme2011
Today 21:38
He tried for us,a round of applause for his efforts
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Darex0001
Today 22:30
Tinubu abeg pay super eagles their money ooo
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Teaknopty
Today 22:26
God bless Osimehm and protect him from injuries
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Cenceilmuz
Today 22:23
Good job, I am happy with you
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abdulgg
Today 22:16
get this wonderful boy likes pls 👏
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fikacikstz
Today 21:44
i am happy
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peacefulme2011
Today 21:38
He tried for us,a round of applause for his efforts
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Lumbdiltz
Today 21:27
rechaelarsenal 12 to
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Yohabi1
Today 21:25
Maybe Nigeria are bouncing back to reckoning. We see what happens Sunday.
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leuabotuyz
Today 21:19
Eyin omo werey bawoni Life
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Zibaekor
Today 21:13
Yeah you are very right. Very crazy guy. Always play with ball
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