Gabon

Gabon

2nd in FIFA World Cup Qualifying - CAF
Africa's World Cup qualifiers -- Civil war-torn Sudan on track, Ghana and Nigeria recover Africa's World Cup qualifiers -- Civil war-torn Sudan on track, Ghana and Nigeria recover

We're halfway through a pulsating international break for Africa's national sides, as the continent's World Cup hopefuls look to give themselves a boost on the road to USA-Mexico-Canada 2026.

Mané seals Senegal finals place but Ghana face uphill battle Mané seals Senegal finals place but Ghana face uphill battle

A 96th-minute winner from Sadio Mane earned Senegal a 1-0 win over Malawi and a place at the Africa Cup of Nations finals in Morocco next year, but Ghana are in serious danger of missing out after a surprise loss to Sudan on Tuesday.

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Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang joins Saudi club Al Qadsiah Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang joins Saudi club Al Qadsiah

Former Arsenal, Barcelona and Chelsea striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has joined Al-Qadsiah, the promoted Saudi Pro League side said on Thursday.

What's next for Nigeria, and mighty Morocco, in WC qualifying? What's next for Nigeria, and mighty Morocco, in WC qualifying?

The international break was an intriguing one for Africa's team as they hunt for 2026 World Cup qualification, with Nigeria doing themselves no favours, Morocco doing the most, and a Gabon return for Aubameyang.

Ivory Coast, Morocco score World Cup qualifying wins Ivory Coast, Morocco score World Cup qualifying wins

African champions Ivory Coast and World Cup semifinalists Morocco both won important points in World Cup qualification on Friday but Nigeria were held at home by South Africa and are still to win a match in the 2026 preliminaries.

Denis Bouanga slots home to open scoring for LAFC Denis Bouanga slots home to open scoring for LAFC

Denis Bouanga slots past the goalkeeper to put LAFC up 1-0 vs. FC Dallas.

LAFC signs MLS Golden Boot winner Bouanga to new contract LAFC signs MLS Golden Boot winner Bouanga to new contract

LAFC has signed prolific goalscorer Dénis Bouanga to a two-year contract extension through the 2027 season.

What is Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang's legacy with Gabon? There isn't much of one... What is Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang's legacy with Gabon? There isn't much of one...

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang was Gabon's ambassador to the world, but it was for what he did in European football, not African football.

Barcelona's Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang retires from internationals with Gabon Barcelona's Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang retires from internationals with Gabon

Barcelona striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has retired from international soccer, the Gabon federation said Wednesday.

Burkina Faso edge Gabon to reach Cup of Nations quarterfinals Burkina Faso edge Gabon to reach Cup of Nations quarterfinals

Burkina Faso held off a gallant rearguard action from 10-man Gabon to advance to the Africa Cup of Nations quarterfinals with a 7-6 penalty victory.

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
5 Gambia 6 -1 4
6 Seychelles 6 -28 0
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Team Leaders

Top Scorers

# Player Goals M A
Denis Bouanga 5 6 0
Jim Allevinah 3 6 1
Pierre-Emerick.. 3 3 0

Top Assists

# Player Assists M G
Guélor Kanga 3 6 1
Jim Allevinah 1 6 3
Johann Obiang 1 4 0