Nigeria will play the Democratic Republic of Congo in a World Cup qualifying play-off final on Sunday.
The Super Eagles, who had boycotted training in the lead-up to the game over pay disputes, needed extra time to defeat Gabon in their semi-final, emerging 4-1 winners in Rabat, Morocco.
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Akor Adams struck in the 78th minute to open the scoring, but former Southampton midfielder Mario Lemina popped up with an 89th-minute equaliser to force extra time at the Moulay Hassan Stadium.
Chidera Ejuke put Nigeria’s noses ahead seven minutes into the additional half-hour before star striker Victor Osimhen bagged a brace to cement their place in Sunday’s final.
There was also late drama in the other last-four encounter, where Chancel Mbemba

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