Central African Republic vs Gabon, 2025 Africa Cup of Nations Qualifying, Group Stage
· Africa Cup of Nations QualifyingAbout
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 Timeline
- 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
Venue: Orlando Stadium
Location: Johannesburg, South Africa
AFCON Qualifying Table
| # | TEAM | GP | GD | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Morocco | 6 | +24 | 18 |
| 2 | Gabon | 6 | -2 | 10 |
| 3 | Lesotho | 6 | -11 | 4 |
| 4 | Central African Republic | 6 | -11 | 3 |
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 |
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 |
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