The head coach of the Gabonese male national team, Thierry Mouyouma, says his team is fully charged for their World Cup play-off clash against the Super Eagles, insisting the Panthers are “ready to fight for Gabon’s dream” of playing at the highest level.
Ahead of the crucial match, Mouyouma told local media that he was confident in his team’s approach and preparation, emphasizing that attention, discipline, and teamwork would be essential to defeating the three-time African champions.
‘To get 25 points and not qualify is hard to take, ” the coach told Sport News Africa. But he is already looking ahead to the playoffs and the upcoming clash against Nigeria. ” We are ready. It will be a good match to play and a good test for the 2025 AFCON.”
“We respect Nigeria, but we are not afraid. My players are motivated and understand the importance of this match. We are ready to fight for Gabon’s dream,” Mouyouma said.
Nigeria’s Super Eagles will play Gabon, and Cameroon will play DR Congo, respectively, in the African play-offs, which will be held in Morocco from November 13 to 16.
Gabon, led by veteran striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, will look to build on its strong qualifying form, while Nigeria will aim to bounce back after a turbulent campaign that saw inconsistent performances.
