Gabon vs Seychelles, 2026 World Cup Qualifying - CAF, Group Stage
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Match Commentary
- 0': Lineups are announced and players are warming up.
- 0': First Half begins.
- 3': Goal! Gabon 1, Seychelles 0. Jim Allevinah (Gabon) header from the centre of the box to the centre of the goal. Assisted by Johann Obiang.
- 24': Imra Raheriniaina (Seychelles) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 26': Anthony Oyono (Gabon) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 26': Tyrone Cadeau (Seychelles) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 30': Goal! Gabon 2, Seychelles 0. Dénis Bouanga (Gabon) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the centre of the goal. Assisted by Guélor Kanga.
- 45'+3': First Half ends, Gabon 2, Seychelles 0.
- 45': Second Half begins Gabon 2, Seychelles 0.
- 45': Substitution, Gabon. Jérémy Oyono replaces Anthony Oyono.
- 45': Substitution, Seychelles. Lorenzo Hoareau replaces Ryan Henriette.
- 63': Goal! Gabon 3, Seychelles 0. Dénis Bouanga (Gabon) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the centre of the goal.
- 69': Substitution, Seychelles. Nick Labiche replaces Makan Cissoko.
- 69': Substitution, Seychelles. Riano Denis replaces Tyrone Cadeau.
- 71': Substitution, Gabon. Alex Moucketou-Moussounda replaces Bruno Ecuele Manga.
- 72': Substitution, Gabon. Samaké Nze replaces Medwin Biteghé.
- 72': Substitution, Gabon. Yoann Nono replaces Jim Allevinah.
- 75': Brandon Labrosse (Seychelles) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 78': Substitution, Gabon. Van Mobili replaces Dénis Bouanga.
- 87': Substitution, Seychelles. Anil Dijoux replaces Elie Sopha.
- 88': Substitution, Seychelles. Johan Gamatice replaces Brandon Labrosse.
- 90'+4': Second Half ends, Gabon 3, Seychelles 0.
- 0': Match ends, Gabon 3, Seychelles 0.
Game Information
Venue: Stade de Franceville
Location: Franceville, Gabon
WCQ - CAF Standings
| # | TEAM | GP | GD | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ivory Coast | 7 | +15 | 19 |
| 2 | Gabon | 7 | +10 | 18 |
| 3 | Burundi | 7 | +5 | 10 |
| 4 | Gambia | 7 | +1 | 7 |
Line-Ups
Gabon (4-3-3)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 23 | Loyce Mbaba (GK) |
| 14 | Urie-Michel Mboula |
| 5 | Bruno Ecuélé Manga |
| 6 | Johann Obiang |
| 3 | Anthony Oyono  |
| 8 | Clench Loufilou |
| 13 | Medwin Biteghe |
| 12 | Guélor Kanga |
| 10 | Shavy Babicka |
| 20 | Denis Bouanga |
| 11 | Jim Allevinah |
Seychelles (4-3-3)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Ian Ah-Kong (GK) |
| 15 | Markus Payet |
| 4 | Alfie Walters |
| 3 | Makan Cissoko |
| 5 | Charmaine Häusl |
| 6 | Elie Sopha |
| 10 | Dean Mothé |
| 20 | Imra Raheriniaina |
| 7 | Brandon Labrosse |
| 11 | Tyrone Cadeau |
| 17 | Ryan Henriette |
WCQ - CAF News
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