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The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has officially released the full schedule and venues for the African Qualifiers of the 2026 FIFA World Cup Inter-Continental Play-Offs, confirming that Morocco will host the mini-tournament.
According to a statement shared on CAF’s official website on Tuesday, the four-nation competition will take place in Rabat, Morocco, from November 13 to 16, 2025. The teams set to compete for a spot in the global tournament are Nigeria, Cameroon, the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), and Gabon.
The semi-final fixtures are scheduled for Thursday, November 13, at two venues — El Barid Stadium and the Prince Moulay El Hassan Sports Complex. A draw on October 30, 2025, will determine which venue each team will play at.
In the opening encounter, Nigeria will face Gabon at 17:00 local time (16:00 GMT), followed later in the evening by a clash between Cameroon and the DRC at 20:00 local time (19:00 GMT).
The final match will take place on Sunday, November 16, 2025, at the Prince Héritier Moulay El Hassan Stadium, kicking off at 20:00 local time (19:00 GMT).
The winner of this high-stakes mini-tournament will advance to the FIFA Inter-Continental Play-Offs in March 2026, where they will compete for Africa’s 10th and final qualification spot for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Confirmed Fixtures:
• Match 1: Nigeria vs Gabon – 17:00
• Match 2: Cameroon vs DRC – 20:00
CAF’s confirmation settles weeks of anticipation among fans and federations as African nations prepare for what could be their last chance to reach the world’s biggest football event.
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