The Nigerian national football team, the Super Eagles, is set to begin preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup playoffs on November 9. The team will open camp five days before their first playoff match against Gabon’s Panthers. The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has yet to announce the venue for the game.

The Super Eagles’ head coach, Jose Peseiro’s counterpart, Eric Chelle of the Panthers, is expected to announce his squad for the match by the end of the month. The playoff campaign will see the Super Eagles face the Panthers, while Cameroon will take on Gabon in the other semi-final matchup.

The winners of these semi-finals will advance to the intercontinental playoffs, scheduled to take place in Mexico in March. The intercontinental playoffs will determine the final teams to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

The 2026 FIFA World Cup playoffs mark a crucial stage in the qualifying process for African teams. The continent’s top teams will compete in a series of matches to secure a spot in the prestigious tournament. With the Super Eagles and other top African teams vying for a place in the World Cup, the playoffs are expected to be highly competitive.

As the Super Eagles prepare to face the Panthers, fans and football enthusiasts will be eagerly awaiting the announcement of the team’s squad and the venue for the match. The upcoming playoffs promise to be an exciting and intense period for African football, with the ultimate goal of securing a spot in the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The team’s performance in the playoffs will be closely watched, and their progress will be a significant step towards achieving their goal of participating in the global football showcase.