Gabon vs Central African Republic, 2025 Africa Cup of Nations Qualifying, Group Stage

· Africa Cup of Nations Qualifying
Gabon
  • 11': Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang (P)
  • 39': Shavy Babicka
FT
2 - 0
Central African Republic

    About

    Gabon are hosting Central African Republic at Stade de Franceville, Franceville, Gabon, starting on . The match is a part of the Africa Cup of Nations Qualifying.

    Game Information

    Competition: Africa Cup of Nations Qualifying

    Venue: Stade de Franceville
    Location: Franceville, Gabon
    Attendance: 8,679

    AFCON Qualifying Standings

    # TEAM GP GD PTS
    1 Morocco 6 +24 18
    2 Gabon 6 -2 10
    3 Lesotho 6 -11 4
    4 Central African Republic 6 -11 3
    Full Standings

    Line-Ups

    GAB Gabon (4-3-3)

    No. Name
    23 Loyce Mbaba (GK)
    4 Alex Moussounda
    2 Aaron Appindangoyé
    19 Jacques Ekomie
    21 Jérémy Oyono
    13 Medwin Biteghe
    8 Eric Baboué Bocoum
    12 Guélor Kanga
    9 Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang
    20 Denis Bouanga
    10 Shavy Babicka
    Gabon Substitutes:
    Anthony Oyono, Rody Effaghe, Jérémie Moussango, Urie-Michel Mboula, David Sambissa, Jeff Biloungou Nguebe, Alan do Marcolino, Serge-Junior Martinsson Ngouali, Bruno Ecuélé Manga, Loïc-Frédéric Ella, Yannis M'Bemba, Anse Ngoubi.

    CTA Central African Republic (4-4-2)

    No. Name
    16 Dominique Youfeigane (GK)
    5 Sadock Ndobé
    21 Hugo Gambor Yellow Card
    14 Séverin Tatolna
    3 Flory Yangao
    19 Geoffrey Kondogbia
    12 Isaac Solet
    8 Hamissou Dangabo
    11 Vénuste Baboula
    9 Louis Mafouta Yellow Card
    20 Goduine Koyalipou
    Central African Republic Substitutes:
    Christian-Theodor Yawanendji-Malipangou, Trésor Toropité, Axel Urie, Tieri Godame, Isaac Ngoma, Karl Namnganda, Guy Bekain-Djasra, Geoffrey Lembet, Espérance Mabekondiasson, Amos Youga, Jospin Bimako, Freeman Niamathé.

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