Seychelles vs Gabon, 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.
- 4': Goal! Seychelles 0, Gabon 1. Denis Bouanga (Gabon) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the centre of the goal. Assisted by Teddy Averlant.
- 34': Goal! Seychelles 0, Gabon 2. Denis Bouanga (Gabon) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the centre of the goal.
- 38': Goal! Seychelles 0, Gabon 3. Denis Bouanga (Gabon) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the centre of the goal. Assisted by Guélor Kanga.
- 45': Fourth official has announced 1 minutes of added time.
- 45'+1': First Half ends, Seychelles 0, Gabon 3.
- 45': Second Half begins Seychelles 0, Gabon 3.
- 48': Brandon Labrosse (Seychelles) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 61': Mick Onfia (Gabon) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 66': Substitution, Seychelles. Lorenzo Hoareau replaces Alfie Walters.
- 66': Substitution, Seychelles. Makan Cissoko replaces Vince Fred.
- 66': Substitution, Seychelles. Ryan Henriette replaces Samuel Okolie.
- 68': Substitution, Gabon. Yannis M'Bemba replaces Johann Obiang.
- 74': Substitution, Gabon. André Poko replaces Eric Bocoum.
- 74': Substitution, Gabon. Bryan Meyo replaces Denis Bouanga.
- 74': Substitution, Gabon. Noha Lemina replaces Guélor Kanga.
- 82': Substitution, Gabon. Aaron Appindangoyé replaces Bruno Ecuele Manga.
- 87': Substitution, Seychelles. Anil Dijoux replaces Josip Ravignia.
- 87': Substitution, Seychelles. Tyrone Cadeau replaces Brandon Labrosse.
- 89': Goal! Seychelles 0, Gabon 4. Yannis M'Bemba (Gabon) header from the centre of the box to the centre of the goal. Assisted by David Sambissa.
- 90': Fourth official has announced 5 minutes of added time.
- 90'+5': Second Half ends, Seychelles 0, Gabon 4.
- 0': Match ends, Seychelles 0, Gabon 4.
Game Information
Venue: National Sports Complex Pitch 1
Location: Saint Pierre, Mauritius
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
Seychelles (4-4-2)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Carlos Simeon (GK) |
| 2 | Justin Riaz |
| 12 | Warren Mellie |
| 21 | Vince Fred |
| 5 | Don Fanchette |
| 20 | Imra Raheriniaina |
| 16 | Josip Ravignia |
| 10 | Dean Mothé |
| 4 | Alfie Walters |
| 13 | Samuel Okolie |
| 7 | Brandon Labrosse  |
Gabon (4-3-3)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 23 | Loyce Mbaba (GK) |
| 5 | Bruno Ecuélé Manga |
| 6 | Johann Obiang |
| 13 | Mick Onfia |
| 21 | Jérémy Oyono |
| 12 | Guélor Kanga |
| 14 | Eric Baboué Bocoum |
| 22 | Didier N'Dong |
| 7 | David Sambissa |
| 20 | Denis Bouanga |
| 11 | Teddy Averlant |
WCQ - CAF News
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