Nigeria will be without Wilfred Ndidi for their World Cup play-off final against DR Congo this weekend.

The Super Eagles recorded a third straight win in World Cup qualification as they beat Gabon after extra-time on Thursday in the second round semi-final play-off.

Eric Chelle’s side were on course to win the tie in regulation time after Akor Adams pounced on a defensive error to break the deadlock as late as the 78th minute .

However, Gabon restored parity in the 89th minute when Mario Lemina - formerly of Southampton, Fulham and Wolves - saw his deflected effort find its way into the back of the net.

Though from there, class eventually told. Chidera Ejuke struck early in the first period of extra-time before Victor Osimhen made amends for missing a guilt-edged chances to

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