Gabon vs Burundi, 2026 World Cup Qualifying - CAF, Group Stage

· FIFA World Cup Qualifying - CAF

Gabon

86': Bryan Meyo
90'+1': Mario Lemina

FT
2 - 0

Burundi

About

Gabon are hosting Burundi at Stade de Franceville, Franceville, Gabon, starting on . The match is a part of the FIFA World Cup Qualifying - CAF.

Match Timeline

0': Lineups are announced and players are warming up.
0': First Half begins.
45': Fourth official has announced 4 minutes of added time.
45'+4': First Half ends, Gabon 0, Burundi 0.
45': Second Half begins Gabon 0, Burundi 0.
45': Substitution, Gabon. André Poko replaces Guélor Kanga.
45': Substitution, Gabon. Anthony Oyono replaces Johann Obiang.
45': Substitution, Gabon. Jacques Ekomié replaces Yannis M'Bemba.
47': Mick Onfia (Gabon) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
56': Substitution, Burundi. Bienvenue Kanakimana replaces Jordi Liongola.
56': Substitution, Burundi. Richard Kirongozi replaces Jospin Nshimirimana.
66': Richard Kirongozi (Burundi) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
71': Substitution, Gabon. Bryan Meyo replaces Alan Do Marcolino.
71': Substitution, Gabon. Edlin Matouti replaces Teddy Averlant.
86': Goal! Gabon 1, Burundi 0. Bryan Meyo (Gabon) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the centre of the goal.
90': Fourth official has announced 5 minutes of added time.
90': Substitution, Burundi. Shassiri Nahimana replaces Henry Msanga.
90'+1': Goal! Gabon 2, Burundi 0. Mario Lemina (Gabon) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the high centre of the goal. Assisted by Denis Bouanga.
90'+5': Second Half ends, Gabon 2, Burundi 0.
0': Match ends, Gabon 2, Burundi 0.

Game Information

Competition: FIFA World Cup Qualifying - CAF

Venue: Stade de Franceville
Location: Franceville, Gabon

WCQ - CAF Table

#	TEAM	GP	GD	PTS
1	Ivory Coast	10	+25	26
2	Gabon	10	+13	25
3	Gambia	10	+9	13
4	Kenya	10	+4	12

Full Table

Line-Ups

Gabon (3-4-3)

No.	Name
23	Loyce Mbaba (GK)
5	Bruno Ecuélé Manga
13	Mick Onfia
4	Yannis M'Bemba
12	Guélor Kanga
22	Didier N'Dong
18	Mario Lemina
11	Teddy Averlant
20	Denis Bouanga
6	Johann Obiang
7	Alan do Marcolino

Gabon Substitutes:

Edlin Matouti, Aaron Appindangoyé, François Bekale, Bryan Meyo, Jérémy Oyono, Samaké Nze, Jacques Ekomie, André Biyogo Poko, Lukas Mounguenou, Noha Lemina, Anthony Oyono, Eric Baboué Bocoum.

Burundi (4-4-2)

No.	Name
1	Jonathan Nahimana (GK)
22	Christophe Nduwarugira
4	Akbar Muderi
3	Marco Weymans
15	Omar Moussa
17	Henry Msanga
18	Jospin Nshimirimana
7	Jean Girumugisha
11	Jordi Liongola
14	Vancy Mabanza
21	Abedi Bigirimana

Burundi Substitutes:

Shassiri Nahimana, Matteo Nkurunziza, Patrick Mutimana, Leonard Gakwaya, Richard Ndayishimiye, Onésime Rukundo, Franck Nduwimana, Mokono Eldhino, Richard Bazombwa, Moussa Muryango, Bienvenue Kanakimana.

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