
Gabon vs Seychelles, 2026 World Cup Qualifying - CAF, Group Stage
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Match Timeline
- 0': Lineups are announced and players are warming up.
- 0': First Half begins.
- 3': Goal! Gabon 1, Seychelles 0. Jim Allevinah (Gabon) header from the centre of the box to the centre of the goal. Assisted by Johann Obiang.
- 24': Imra Raheriniaina (Seychelles) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 26': Anthony Oyono (Gabon) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 26': Tyrone Cadeau (Seychelles) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 30': Goal! Gabon 2, Seychelles 0. Dénis Bouanga (Gabon) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the centre of the goal. Assisted by Guélor Kanga.
- 45'+3': First Half ends, Gabon 2, Seychelles 0.
- 45': Second Half begins Gabon 2, Seychelles 0.
- 45': Substitution, Gabon. Jérémy Oyono replaces Anthony Oyono.
- 45': Substitution, Seychelles. Lorenzo Hoareau replaces Ryan Henriette.
- 63': Goal! Gabon 3, Seychelles 0. Dénis Bouanga (Gabon) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the centre of the goal.
- 69': Substitution, Seychelles. Nick Labiche replaces Makan Cissoko.
- 69': Substitution, Seychelles. Riano Denis replaces Tyrone Cadeau.
- 71': Substitution, Gabon. Alex Moucketou-Moussounda replaces Bruno Ecuele Manga.
- 72': Substitution, Gabon. Samaké Nze replaces Medwin Biteghé.
- 72': Substitution, Gabon. Yoann Nono replaces Jim Allevinah.
- 75': Brandon Labrosse (Seychelles) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 78': Substitution, Gabon. Van Mobili replaces Dénis Bouanga.
- 87': Substitution, Seychelles. Anil Dijoux replaces Elie Sopha.
- 88': Substitution, Seychelles. Johan Gamatice replaces Brandon Labrosse.
- 90'+4': Second Half ends, Gabon 3, Seychelles 0.
- 0': Match ends, Gabon 3, Seychelles 0.
Game Information
Venue: Stade de Franceville
Location: Franceville, Gabon
WCQ - CAF Table
# | TEAM | GP | GD | PTS |
---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Ivory Coast | 6 | +14 | 16 |
2 | Gabon | 6 | +6 | 15 |
3 | Burundi | 6 | +6 | 10 |
4 | Kenya | 6 | +3 | 6 |
Line-Ups
Gabon (4-3-3)
No. | Name |
---|---|
23 | Loyce Mbaba (GK) |
14 | Urie-Michel Mboula |
5 | Bruno Ecuélé Manga |
6 | Johann Obiang |
3 | Anthony Oyono ![]() |
8 | Clench Loufilou |
13 | Medwin Biteghe |
12 | Guélor Kanga |
10 | Shavy Babicka |
20 | Denis Bouanga |
11 | Jim Allevinah |
Seychelles (4-3-3)
No. | Name |
---|---|
1 | Ian Ah-Kong (GK) |
15 | Markus Payet |
4 | Alfie Walters |
3 | Makan Cissoko |
5 | Charmaine Häusl |
6 | Elie Sopha |
10 | Dean Mothé |
20 | Imra Raheriniaina ![]() |
7 | Brandon Labrosse ![]() |
11 | Tyrone Cadeau ![]() |
17 | Ryan Henriette |
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