Gabon vs Congo DR 2023 Africa Cup of Nations Qualifying, Group Stage
Introduction
Match Commentary
- 21': Jim Allevinah (Gabon) Yellow Card at 21'
- 34': Aaron Tshibola (Congo DR) Goal at 34'
- 55': Mario Lemina (Gabon) Yellow Card at 55'
- 59': Dylan Batubinsika (Congo DR) Yellow Card at 59'
- 65': Omenuke Mfulu (Congo DR) Substitution at 65'
- 73': Aaron Tshibola (Congo DR) Yellow Card at 73'
- 74': Shavy Babicka (Gabon) Substitution at 74'
- 75': Chadrac Akolo (Congo DR) Substitution at 75'
- 75': Fiston Mayele (Congo DR) Substitution at 75'
- 80': Lionel M'Pasi (Congo DR) Yellow Card at 80'
- 83': Fiston Mayele (Congo DR) Goal at 83'
- 90'+2': Alan Do Marcolino (Gabon) Substitution at 92'
Game Information
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Africa Cup of Nations Qualifying Standings
| POS | TEAM | GP | GD | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| +9 | Mali | 6 | 14 | 0 |
| +4 | Mozambique | 6 | 11 | 1 |
| -2 | Guinea-Bissau | 6 | 5 | 3 |
| -11 | Eswatini | 6 | 2 | 4 |
Gabon
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Jean-Noël Amonome (GK) |
| 20 | Didier N'Dong |
| 4 | Aaron Appindangoyé |
| 8 | Lloyd Palun |
| 19 | Jacques Ekomie |
| 11 | Jim Allevinah  |
| 18 | Mario Lemina |
| 17 | André Biyogo Poko |
| 20 | Denis Bouanga |
| 7 | Aaron-Salem Boupendza |
| 9 | Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang |
Congo DR
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Lionel M'Pasi (GK) |
| 5 | Dylan Batubinsika |
| 12 | Dieumerci Amale |
| 22 | Chancel Mbemba |
| 14 | Arthur Masuaku |
| 14 | Gaël Kakuta |
| 13 | Meschack Elia |
| 6 | Aaron Tshibola |
| 18 | Théo Bongonda |
| 8 | Samuel Moutoussamy |
| 20 | Yoane Wissa |
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