Gabon’s national football team has arrived in Casablanca to begin their final preparations ahead of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) tournament, which kicks off for them against Cameroon on December 24. The team, guided by coach Thierry Mouyouma, is eager to make an impact in their group, which also includes Mozambique and the defending champions, Ivory Coast.
However, Gabon faces a setback as star player Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang is likely to miss their opening match due to a thigh injury sustained during Marseille’s recent 1-0 victory over Monaco. This marks a challenging moment for the team as they look to make a stronger showing after missing qualification in the last edition of AFCON in 2023.
In related news, the Algerian national team has landed in Rabat, one of the six host cities for this year’s tournament. Under coach Vladimir Petkovic, Algeria is looking to rebound from a disappointing group-stage exit in the previous tournament. In Group E, the Desert Foxes are set to compete against Burkina Faso, Equatorial Guinea, and Sudan, adding to the anticipation of an exciting AFCON this year.
With both teams poised for competition, AFCON promises to deliver thrilling matches and showcase some of Africa’s footballing talent.