Overview
- Nigeria beat Gabon 4-1 after extra time in Rabat as Akor Adams opened the scoring, Mario Lemina equalised late, Chidera Ejuke restored the lead in the 97th minute for his first international goal, and Victor Osimhen struck twice in extra time.
- DR Congo eliminated Cameroon 1-0 with captain Chancel Mbemba’s stoppage-time winner to set up Sunday’s final against Nigeria in the Moroccan capital.
- The winner advances to the FIFA inter-confederation playoff in March, a six-team event in Mexico that awards two World Cup places.
- Key flashpoints included a VAR review that rejected Gabon’s penalty appeals for a Bright Osayi-Samuel shirt pull, while reports noted laser pointers being directed at players during the match.
- Nigeria resolved a pre-match bonuses dispute with its federation, and Wilfred Ndidi will miss the final through suspension after receiving another booking.