World soccer governing body FIFA has cleared Pierre Emerick-Aubameyang to play against the Super Eagles in their World Cup qualifiers next month.
Aubamenyang who scored all the four goals that brought Gabon to the stage was flashed the red card in game against Gambia, which ended 4-3.
Having served the suspension against Burundi, the Marseille of France and former Chelsea, Arsenal, and Borussia Dortmund striker has spoken of his desire to see the Panthers qualify for the 2026 World Cup.
On the Nigerian side defender Semi Ajayi will miss the game, after picking up two yellow cards against Lesotho and Benin.
However, Ademola Lookman, who sat in the stands and watch as the Super Eagles thrashed Benin Republic at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium will return for the clash against Gabon.
The CAF playoff games will hold in Morocco on Thursday, 13 November. Other teams in contention include Cameroon and Congo DR.
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