Super Eagles captain William Troost-Ekong has warned his teammates that they can't afford mistakes ahead of the crucial CAF playoffs in Morocco. Nigeria takes on Gabon on November 13, 2025, in the first semi-final, with the winner facing either Cameroon or DR Congo on November 16, 2025, for a ticket to the Intercontinental Playoffs in March 2026 ¹ ² ³.
Troost-Ekong emphasized the importance of focus and unity, stating, "We've built great chemistry, and the mindset in camp is positive. It's a one-off game on neutral ground, and we know we must win to reach the final playoff. There's no room for error" ¹ ³.
The experienced defender has played against Gabon's Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang in Saudi Arabia and is aware of the threat he poses. Nigeria's coach, Eric Chelle, has named a 24-man squad, including Troost-Ekong, Victor Osimhen, and Stanley Nwabali, for the playoffs ² ⁴.
*Topics:* Super Eagles, 2026 World Cup Qualifiers, CAF Playoffs, Nigeria Football, William Troost-Ekong, Eric Chelle, Gabon vs Nigeria, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang
