The Gabon national team, the Panthers, have announced their 27-man roster for the crucial 2026 FIFA World Cup African playoff match against Nigeria’s Super Eagles. Veteran striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang leads the squad for the must-win encounter scheduled for November 13th in Rabat, Morocco.
Head Coach Thierry Mouyouma unveiled the selection at a Thursday press conference in Libreville, featuring experienced players like Mario Lemina and Denis Bouanga alongside the 36-year-old Aubameyang. The single-match playoff will determine which team advances to face either Cameroon or DR Congo in the next qualification round.
Gabon enters the high-stakes match after a strong but ultimately disappointing qualification campaign where they finished just one point behind group winners Côte d’Ivoire. The Panthers now face a Nigerian side in a direct elimination match where the winner keeps their World Cup dreams alive while the loser’s tournament hopes end.
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