Panthers of Gabon head coach, Thierry Mouyouma has declared his team’s readiness for the 2026 FIFA World Cup playoffs with Nigeria.
Gabon and Nigeria will clash with in the semi-final of the playoffs at the Prince Héritier Moulay El Hassan Sports Complex, Rabat on Thursday.
The Panthers are determined to qualify for the global soccer fiesta for the first time.
The West Africans have enjoyed a smooth ride in the qualifiers with nine wins from 10 games.
Mouyouma reiterated their desire to win the playoffs.
“In a few days, my team and I will face a major African footballing nation: Nigeria.
“This playoff match represents a turning point for us, as it could pave our way to the World Cup,” Mouyouma writes on his X account.
“As I said recently. We have a dream: to go to the World Cup. And that dream still exists.”
“We will do everything in our power to achieve it.”