Overview
- Kickoffs are confirmed in Rabat: Nigeria vs Gabon at Moulay Hassan Stadium at 16:00 GMT, followed by DR Congo vs Cameroon at Al Barid Stadium at 19:00 GMT on November 13.
- The two winners return for a final in Rabat on Sunday, with the victor advancing to the March inter-confederation playoff tournament in Mexico.
- Nigeria’s build-up has been marred by reported training boycotts and a payment dispute, with players said to be owed significant sums.
- Cameroon enter with federation-coach tensions and a squad list published only four days before the playoff after disagreements involving Marc Brys and Fecafoot.
- Analysts describe DR Congo as cohesive with full squad availability, while previews spotlight potential difference-makers in the Cameroon–DR Congo tie such as Bryan Mbeumo, André Onana, Chancel Mbemba and Cédric Bakambu.