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Paul Myers

2026 World Cup: Africa's also-rans clash in play-offs for last chance gala

Four African teams will take part in a tournament in Morocco for a place in an inter-continental competition next March yielding two slots for the 2026 World Cup in the United States, Mexico and Canada. AFP - ODD ANDERSEN

Four African teams will battle in the Moroccan capital Rabat on Thursday for the chance to feature in an inter-continental play-off for a spot at next year's World Cup in the United States, Canada and Mexico.

Nigeria will face Gabon at the Moulay Hassan Stadium and Cameroon will take on Democratic Republic of Congo at the Al-Barid Stadium for a place in Sunday's African play-off final.

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