Ahead of the Super Eagles of Nigeria World Cup qualifying play-off game, Marseille manager, Roberto De Zerbi, has lavished Gabon’s Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang with praise Nigeria and Gabon will lock horns in next month’s 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification playoff. To guarantee a spot in the playoffs, Nigeria have to defeat Benin Republic in Uyo by at least four goals to zero.Nigeria advanced to the playoffs, where they will now play Gabon, led by Aubameyang, thanks to a spectacular late goal from Frank Onyeka. Since the qualification campaign, the former Arsenal striker has been in outstanding form for his nation, tallying seven goals in five games. In eight games this season, the former Chelsea forward has also scored four goals and contributed four assists for MarseilleIn what might have sounded like a threat to the Super Eagles and Nigerian football supporters, De Zerbi praised the attacker while emphasizing his qualities after he helped the Ligue 1 powerhouses defeat Le Havre 6–2 over the weekend. “He’s a true champion, a different kind of player,” he told Le Phoceen. “I’m finding that he’s even more powerful than I thought. He is more than just a goal scorer; he possesses many other attributes.In addition to being a strong worker, he can provide depth, speed, and assists. He is a victor. On November 13, Nigeria will travel to Morocco to play Gabon in the playoff semifinals.
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