Gabon head coach Thierry Mouyouma has unveiled a 27-man squad ahead of the team’s crucial 2026 FIFA World Cup African playoff clash with Nigeria’s Super Eagles.

Speaking at a press conference in Libreville on Thursday, Mouyouma named experienced stars, including former Arsenal and Barcelona striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, who will captain the Panthers, and Wolves midfielder Mario Lemina.

Also listed are Denis Bouanga, Gabon’s top scorer in the qualifiers with eight goals, Noha Lemina, Bruno Ecuele Manga, and Guélor Kanga.

The match is scheduled for Thursday, November 13, 2025, at the C.S. Prince Héritier Moulay El Hassan Stadium in Rabat, Morocco.

The winner will face either Cameroon or DR Congo in the next playoff round.

Despite a strong qualifying campaign, Gabon finished second in Group E with 25 points, narrowly behind Ivory Coast, which topped the group with 26.

The squad includes goalkeepers Jean-Noël Amonome, Donald Nzé, and Anthony Mfa Mezui. The defensive line features Bruno Ecuele Manga, Lloyd Palun, Aaron Appindangoye, Johann Obiang, David Sambissa, and Sidney Obissa.

The midfield comprises Mario Lemina, Guélor Kanga, Jim Allevinah, Louis Ameka Autchanga, Noha Lemina, and Yoann Wachter.

The forward line boasts Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, Denis Bouanga, Axel Meye, Aaron Boupendza, and Ulrick Eneme Ella.