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

· Africa Cup of Nations Qualifying
Central African Republic
    FT
    0 - 1
    Gabon
    • 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

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    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 2 +5 4
    2 Angola 2 +2 4
    3 Malawi 2 -1 3
    4 South Sudan 2 -6 0
    Full Standings

    Line-Ups

    CTA 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 Yellow Card
    30 Léonce Namgbema Yellow Card
    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.

    GAB 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 Yellow Card
    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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