Gabon vs Burundi, 2026 World Cup Qualifying - CAF, Group Stage
· FIFA World Cup Qualifying - CAFAbout
Gabon are hosting Burundi
at Stade de Franceville, Franceville, Gabon, starting on
. The match is a part of the FIFA World Cup Qualifying - CAF.
Match Commentary
- 0': Lineups are announced and players are warming up.
- 0': First Half begins.
- 45': Fourth official has announced 4 minutes of added time.
- 45'+4': First Half ends, Gabon 0, Burundi 0.
- 45': Second Half begins Gabon 0, Burundi 0.
- 45': Substitution, Gabon. André Poko replaces Guélor Kanga.
- 45': Substitution, Gabon. Anthony Oyono replaces Johann Obiang.
- 45': Substitution, Gabon. Jacques Ekomié replaces Yannis M'Bemba.
- 47': Mick Onfia (Gabon) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 56': Substitution, Burundi. Bienvenue Kanakimana replaces Jordi Liongola.
- 56': Substitution, Burundi. Richard Kirongozi replaces Jospin Nshimirimana.
- 66': Richard Kirongozi (Burundi) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 71': Substitution, Gabon. Bryan Meyo replaces Alan Do Marcolino.
- 71': Substitution, Gabon. Edlin Matouti replaces Teddy Averlant.
- 86': Goal! Gabon 1, Burundi 0. Bryan Meyo (Gabon) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the centre of the goal.
- 90': Fourth official has announced 5 minutes of added time.
- 90': Substitution, Burundi. Shassiri Nahimana replaces Henry Msanga.
- 90'+1': Goal! Gabon 2, Burundi 0. Mario Lemina (Gabon) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the high centre of the goal. Assisted by Denis Bouanga.
- 90'+5': Second Half ends, Gabon 2, Burundi 0.
- 0': Match ends, Gabon 2, Burundi 0.
Game Information
Competition: FIFA World Cup Qualifying - CAF
Venue: Stade de Franceville
Location: Franceville, Gabon
Venue: Stade de Franceville
Location: Franceville, Gabon
WCQ - CAF Standings
| # | TEAM | GP | GD | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ivory Coast | 10 | +25 | 26 |
| 2 | Gabon | 10 | +13 | 25 |
| 3 | Gambia | 10 | +9 | 13 |
| 4 | Kenya | 10 | +4 | 12 |
Line-Ups
Gabon (3-4-3)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 23 | Loyce Mbaba (GK) |
| 5 | Bruno Ecuélé Manga |
| 13 | Mick Onfia  |
| 4 | Yannis M'Bemba |
| 12 | Guélor Kanga |
| 22 | Didier N'Dong |
| 18 | Mario Lemina |
| 11 | Teddy Averlant |
| 20 | Denis Bouanga |
| 6 | Johann Obiang |
| 7 | Alan do Marcolino |
Burundi (4-4-2)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Jonathan Nahimana (GK) |
| 22 | Christophe Nduwarugira |
| 4 | Akbar Muderi |
| 3 | Marco Weymans |
| 15 | Omar Moussa |
| 17 | Henry Msanga |
| 18 | Jospin Nshimirimana |
| 7 | Jean Girumugisha |
| 11 | Jordi Liongola |
| 14 | Vancy Mabanza |
| 21 | Abedi Bigirimana |
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