Gabon head coach Thierry Mouyouma says his team is fully prepared for their 2026 FIFA World Cup playoff encounter with Nigeria.
The Panthers will face the Super Eagles on Thursday in the semi-final round of the playoffs at the Prince Héritier Moulay El Hassan Sports Complex in Rabat.
Gabon are aiming to qualify for the World Cup for the first time in their history.
The team has enjoyed strong form in the qualifiers, winning nine of their 10 matches.
Mouyouma, in a post on X, described the match as a defining moment for his side. “In a few days, my team and I will face a major African footballing nation: Nigeria,” he wrote.
“This playoff match represents a turning point for us, as it could pave our way to the World Cup.”
He reiterated that the squad remains focused on securing qualification. “We have a dream: to go to the World Cup. And that dream still exists,” he said.
“We will do everything in our power to achieve it.”
