Gabon Announces 26-Man Squad to Face Nigeria in Crucial World Cup Playoff

The Gabonese national football team, The Panthers, have officially unveiled their 26-man squad for the highly anticipated 2026 FIFA World Cup playoff against the Super Eagles of Nigeria. The decisive encounter is set to take place on Wednesday, November 13, 2025, at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat, Morocco, with kickoff scheduled for 5:00 PM local time.

The announcement was made by the Gabonese Football Federation (FEGAFOOT) through its official Instagram page, confirming the players who will represent Gabon in this crucial tie.

Full Gabon Squad to Face Nigeria

Goalkeepers: Jean-Noël Amonome (AS Arta/Solar7, Djibouti), Donald Nzé (AS Mangasport), Anthony Mfa Mezui (FC Rodange, Luxembourg)

Defenders: Bruno Ecuele Manga (Chamois Niortais, France), Lloyd Palun (RWD Molenbeek, Belgium), Aaron Appindangoye (No club), Johann Obiang (Stade Lavallois, France), David Sambissa (Pau FC, France), Sidney Obissa (Olympiakos Nicosia, Cyprus)

Midfielders: Mario Lemina (Wolverhampton Wanderers, England), Guélor Kanga (Red Star Belgrade, Serbia), Jim Allevinah (Clermont Foot, France), Louis Ameka Autchanga (Sabah FC, Azerbaijan), Noha Lemina (Yverdon Sport FC, Switzerland), Yoann Wachter (US Saint-Malo, France)

Forwards: Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang (Marseille, France), Denis Bouanga (Los Angeles FC, USA), Axel Meye (CR Belouizdad, Algeria), Aaron Boupendza (Al-Shabab, Saudi Arabia), Ulrick Eneme Ella (Angers SCO, France).

The crucial encounter is set to take place on Thursday, November 13, 2025, at the C.S. Prince Héritier Moulay El Hassan Stadium in Rabat, Morocco. The winner will advance to the next playoff round, where they will face the winner of the Cameroon vs DR Congo clash.