It is goalless at the break in this rain-soaked 2026 World Cup Playoffs tie between the Super Eagles and Gabon.
The Super Eagles have been on the front foot and created the better chances and ought to be ahead in this match, but for the brilliance of the Gabon goalkeeper.
As early as the fourth minute, Sevilla striker Jerome Akor was denied by the foot of the diving Gabon shot stopper after he was gifted a big chance by a defensive mistake.
Victor Osimhen then had a couple of chances to break the deadlock.
In the 17th minute, his header off a cross by Akor missed the mark, before his goal-bound header four minutes later was put out for a corner by the outstanding Gabon goalkeeper.
Moments later, the Galatasaray striker was set up by Ademola Lookman, but he could not direct his shot on target.
In the closing moments, Gabon also pushed forward, but they found the Nigerian defence too compact to break down, but at the same time they showed they can be dangerous on the counter.
Super Eagles Starting XI vs Gabon (4-4-2)
Nwabali – Zaidu Sanusi, Osayi-Samuel, Fredrick, Calvin Bassey – Ndidi (captain), Iwobi, Chukwueze, Ademola Lookman – Osimhen, Akor
