Overview
- Nigeria beat Gabon 4-1 after extra time in Rabat, with Chidera Ejuke restoring the lead in the 97th minute before Victor Osimhen scored in the 102nd and 110th.
- Akor Adams opened the scoring in the 78th minute and Mario Lemina forced extra time with an 89th‑minute equaliser.
- Nigeria will face the winner of Cameroon vs DR Congo in Sunday's final in Rabat, with the winner advancing to March's inter‑confederation playoffs.
- Players had boycotted training two days before kickoff over unpaid bonuses, but the dispute was resolved and the team returned to preparations; Wilfred Ndidi captained as William Troost‑Ekong started on the bench.
- Gabon had a penalty appeal rejected after a lengthy VAR check, and Osimhen redeemed a stoppage‑time miss in regulation with his decisive extra‑time brace.