Central African Republic vs Gabon, 2025 Africa Cup of Nations Qualifying, Group Stage

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74': Guélor Kanga (P)

About

Central African Republic are hosting Gabon at Orlando Stadium, Johannesburg, South Africa, starting on . The match is a part of the Africa Cup of Nations Qualifying.

Match Commentary

28': Isaac Solet (Central African Republic) Yellow Card at 28'
30': Léonce Namgbema (Central African Republic) Yellow Card at 30'
39': Shavy Babicka (Gabon) Substitution at 39'
41': Guélor Kanga (Gabon) Yellow Card at 41'
45': Brad Pirioua (Central African Republic) Substitution at 45'
64': Sacha M'Baka (Central African Republic) Substitution at 64'
64': Séverin Tatolna (Central African Republic) Substitution at 64'
65': Alan do Marcolino (Gabon) Substitution at 65'
65': Sidney Obissa (Gabon) Substitution at 65'
70': Isaac Ngoma (Central African Republic) Substitution at 70'
70': Michael Kanguite (Central African Republic) Substitution at 70'
74': Guélor Kanga (Gabon) Penalty - Scored at 74'
82': Jeff Biloungou Nguebe (Gabon) Substitution at 82'
82': Jérémie Moussango (Gabon) Substitution at 82'
88': Sacha M'Baka (Central African Republic) Yellow Card at 88'

Statistics

GAB		CTA
16	Fouls	21
1	Yellow Cards	3
0	Red Cards	0
0	Offsides	0
6	Corner Kicks	1
1	Saves	5
61.5	Possession	38.5
16	SHOTS	7
6	ON GOAL	1
0.4	On Target %	0.1
1	Penalty Goals	0
1	Penalty Kicks Taken	0
0	Accurate Passes	0
0	Passes	0
0.0	Pass Completion %	0.0
0	Accurate Crosses	0
0	Crosses	0
0.0	Cross %	0.0
0	Long Balls	0
0	Accurate Long Balls	0
0.0	Long Balls %	0.0
4	Blocked Shots	2
0	Effective Tackles	0
0	Tackles	0
0.0	Tackle %	0.0
0	Interceptions	0
0	Effective Clearances	0
0	Clearances	0

Game Information

Competition: Africa Cup of Nations Qualifying

Venue: Orlando Stadium
Location: Johannesburg, South Africa

AFCON Qualifying Standings

#	TEAM	GP	GD	PTS
1	Egypt	3	+10	7
2	Angola	2	+2	4
3	Malawi	3	-6	3
4	South Sudan	2	-6	0

Full Standings

Line-Ups

Central African Republic (3-1-4-2)

No.	Name
16	Dominique Youfeigane (GK)
23	Cédric Yambéré
5	Sadock Ndobé
21	Peter Guinari
6	Amos Youga
24	Bertillo Yangana-Ba-Komi
12	Isaac Solet
30	Léonce Namgbema
7	Noah Ato-Zandanga
10	Karl Namnganda
11	Vénuste Baboula

Central African Republic Substitutes:

Hamissou Dangabo, Sacha M'Baka, Dayan Saholona, Isaac Ngoma, Michael Kanguite, Loïs Kaya, Brad Pirioua, Geoffrey Lembet, Jospin Bimako, Séverin Tatolna, Dylan Mboumbouni.

Gabon (4-1-4-1)

No.	Name
16	Nooubi Fotso Junior (GK)
6	Urie-Michel Mboula
5	Bruno Ecuélé Manga
13	Medwin Biteghe
19	Jacques Ekomie
3	Anthony Oyono
12	Guélor Kanga
8	Clench Loufilou
11	Jim Allevinah
7	David Sambissa
17	Rody Effaghe

Gabon Substitutes:

Jérémy Oyono, Jérémie Moussango, Alan do Marcolino, Sidney Obissa, Shavy Babicka, Alex Moussounda, Aaron Appindangoyé, Jeff Biloungou Nguebe, Loyce Mbaba, Eric Baboué Bocoum.

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