Gabon is taking on Seychelles in a World Cup qualifier at the Stade Franceville. The Panthers sit second in Group F with nine points – trailing behind Cote D’Ivoire by just one point.
Kick-off at 7 p.m. Moroccan time (GMT) and fans can catch the action live on Gabon TV, RTG 1, SBC TV, and New World Sport 1.
Seychelles have been woeful. They sit at the bottom of the group with zero points – four games, four losses, and 22 goals conceded. Their backline is a mess and Gabon will surely look to bump up their goal tally – just like Cote D’Ivoire when they pummelled Seychelles 9-0 back in November 2023.
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The Panthers’ captain Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang is suspended, but still Gabon have enough firepower upfront. Head coach Thierry Mouyouma is expected to field Denis Bouanga and Jim Allevinah to lead the attack.
Mario Lemina picked up a minor knock in training but is expected to feature in the starting eleven. However, Gabon’s defense will be without Bruno Ecuele Manga who is ruled out due to injury.
For Seychelles, goalkeeper Romeo Barra is likely to start despite struggling with fitness issues. Captain Charmaine Hausl will lead the shaky defense that has been overrun in the past games. In midfield, Nick Labiche is back in the squad after missing the last game.
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Predicted Lineups:
Gabon: Mbaba; Oyono, Appindagoyé, Moucketou-Moussounda, Obiang; Loufilou, Lemina, Kanga; Allevinah, Babicka, Bouanga.
Seychelles: Barra; Hausl, Ah-Kong, Mothe, Gamothie; Labiche, Cadeau, Sophia, Payet; Labrosse, Raheriniaina.
Predicted Score:
Gabon are expected to dominate due to their superior quality. Seychelles are unlikely to strike back.
Gabon 4-0 Seychelles
Total Over 3.5
