Gabon head coach Thierry Mouyouma has named a 27-man squad for the crucial CAF World Cup playoff showdown against the Super Eagles of Nigeria on Thursday, November 13, at the Stade Prince Moulay El Hassan in Morocco, Bold Sports reports.
The squad sees the inclusion of several experienced stars, including captain Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, who will be hoping to inspire the Panthers to a historic first-ever World Cup qualification.
Mouyouma also included Mario Lemina, Osimhen’s Galatasaray teammate, and prolific forward Denis Bouanga, who has been in red-hot form at club level. Young talent Jonathan Do Marcolino and Bordeaux winger Royce Openda earned their maiden call-ups, while Alex Moucketou-Moussounda returns to the team for the first time since March to bolster the defense.
Gabon were impressive during the qualifying series, amassing 25 points from 10 matches, scoring 22 goals and conceding just nine. The Panthers will now look to edge closer to their World Cup dream as they face a determined Nigerian side in what promises to be a thrilling encounter.
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The winner of the clash will progress to the final round of the CAF playoffs, where they will face either Cameroon or DR Congo for a spot at the Inter-confederation playoffs.
Full Squad
Goalkeepers: Mbaba Loyce Marius, Bekale Francois Junior, Mounguenou Mabbyalas Lukas.
Defenders: Oyono Antony, Oyono Jérémy, Obiang Johann, Ekomie Jacques, Appindangoye A., Ecuele Manga Bruno, M’Bemba Yannis, Moucketou Alex, Kila Onfia Mick, Do Marcolino Jonathan.
Midfielders: Lemina Mario, Lemina Noha, Nze Samake, Kanga Guelor, Ndong Ibrahim Didier, Poko B. André.
Forwards: Averlant Andami Teddy, Bouanga Denis, Meyo Ngoua Bryan Enzo, Openda Royce, Do Marcolino Alan, Essang-Matouti Edlin Randy, Aubameyang Pierre-Emerick.
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