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Africa Cup of Nations Qualifications · AF N CQ Match Centre

GAB vs NER

29 Sep · 21:00

Gabon

⚽ Rody Junior Effaghe 53'

⚽ Denis Bouanga 77'

Niger

📍 Stade de Franceville

Match Events

35' 🟨 Yellow Card

Kairou Amoustapha · NER

45+8' 🟨 Yellow Card

Denis Bouanga · GAB

45+11' 🟨 Yellow Card

Youssouf Oumarou · NER

46' 🔄

Teddy Averlant · ↑ André Poko · GAB

46' 🔄

Amadou Wonkoye · ↑ Amadou Moutari · NER

53' ⚽ ⚽ Goal! 1-0

Rody Junior Effaghe · GAB

68' 🔄

Henrick Do Marcolino · ↑ Shavy Babicka · GAB

71' 🔄

Victorien Adebayor · ↑ Kairou Amoustapha · NER

75' 🔄

Anthony Oyono · ↑ Jérémy Oyono · GAB

77' ⚽ ⚽ Goal! 2-0

Denis Bouanga · Assist: Guélor Kanga · GAB

81' 🔄

Mamane Sabo · ↑ Ousseni Badamassi · NER

82' 🔄

Orphé Mbina · ↑ Rody Junior Effaghe · GAB

Cards

GAB

NER

Venue

Stadium Stade de Franceville

Capacity 20,000

Live Commentary

90+2'

Niger is awarded a corner after Didier Ndong concedes.

90+1'

Foul committed by Orphé Mbina of Gabon.

90+1'

The fourth official has indicated that there will be 4 minutes of added time.

90+1'

Oumar Sako from Niger wins a free kick in the defensive half.

89'

Teddy Averlant from Gabon is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.

89'

Foul committed by Mohamed Wonkoye of Niger.

86'

Niger concedes a corner, taken by Michel Mboula.

86'

Aboubacar Camara from Niger is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.

86'

Denis Bouanga commits a foul for Gabon.

85'

Daniel Sosah's right-footed shot from the center of the box is blocked. Mamane Sabo provided the assist with a cross.

83'

Offside called against Gabon. Denis Bouanga is caught offside.

82'

Foul committed by Aboubacar Camara of Niger.

82'

Jacques Ekomié from Gabon is awarded a free kick on the left wing.

82'

Substitution for Gabon: Orphé Mbina comes on for Rody Effaghe.

81'

Substitution for Niger: Mamane Sabo comes on for Ousseini Badamassi.

80'

Victorien Adebayor from Niger misses the attempt with a left-footed shot from over 35 yards, sending it high and wide to the right. He was assisted by Aboubacar Camara.

77' ⚽ Goal!

Goal! Gabon leads 2-0 against Niger. Denis Bouanga scores for Gabon with a right-footed shot from the left side of the box to the center of the goal, assisted by Guélor Kanga.

76'

Foul committed by Rody Effaghe of Gabon.

76'

Mohamed Abdouramane from Niger is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.

75'

Aboubacar Camara from Niger misses the attempt with a right-footed shot from over 35 yards, sending it too high after a corner.

75'

Substitution for Gabon: Anthony Oyono comes on for Jérémy Oyono.

74'

Niger concedes a corner, taken by Michel Mboula.

71'

Attempt missed. Daniel Sosah from Niger takes a right-footed shot from outside the box, but it goes to the right.

71'

Substitution for Niger: Victorien Adebayor comes on for Kairou Amoustapha.

69'

Ousseini Badamassi from Niger is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.

69'

Foul committed by Guélor Kanga of Gabon.

69'

Kairou Amoustapha of Niger is caught offside.

68'

Mohamed Wonkoye from Niger is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.

68'

Foul committed by Shavy Babicka of Gabon.

68'

Substitution for Gabon: Henrick Do Marcolino comes on for Shavy Babicka.

67'

Offside called against Niger. Kairou Amoustapha is the player caught offside.

66'

Guélor Kanga from Gabon is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.

66'

Foul committed by Ousseini Badamassi of Niger.

63'

Foul committed by Jacques Ekomié from Gabon.

63'

Aboubacar Camara from Niger wins a free kick on the right wing.

60'

Mohamed Wonkoye from Niger is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.

60'

Denis Bouanga of Gabon commits a foul.

58'

Denis Bouanga commits a foul for Gabon.

58'

Kairou Amoustapha of Niger is caught offside.

58'

Aboubacar Camara from Niger is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.

57'

Mohamed Abdouramane from Niger is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.

57'

Foul committed by Shavy Babicka of Gabon.

56'

Guélor Kanga from Gabon wins a free kick in the defensive half.

56'

Foul committed by Mohamed Abdouramane of Niger.

56'

Jean-Noël Amonome from Gabon wins a free kick in the defensive half.

56'

Foul committed by Kairou Amoustapha from Niger.

55'

Corner awarded to Niger after a concession by Alex Moucketou-Moussounda.

53'

Michel Mboula's left-footed shot from the center of the box is blocked.

53' ⚽ Goal!

Goal! Gabon leads 1-0 against Niger. Rody Effaghe scores for Gabon with a left-footed shot from the center of the box into the top left corner after a set piece.

52'

Foul committed by Mohamed Wonkoye of Niger.

52'

Jérémy Oyono of Gabon is awarded a free kick on the right wing.

52'

Foul committed by Mohamed Wonkoye from Niger.

52'

Jérémy Oyono from Gabon is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.

49'

Corner awarded to Niger after Denis Bouanga concedes.

47'

Mohamed Abdouramane from Niger wins a free kick in the defensive half.

47'

Foul committed by Shavy Babicka of Gabon.

46'

The second half begins with the score at Gabon 0, Niger 0.

46'

Substitution for Gabon: Teddy Averlant comes on for André Poko.

46'

Substitution for Niger: Mohamed Wonkoye comes on for Amadou Moutari.

45+16'

The fourth official has indicated there will be 1 minute of added time.

45+15'

Foul committed by Rahim Alhassane of Niger.

45+15'

Shavy Babicka from Gabon is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.

45+14'

Amadou Moutari from Niger is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.

45+14'

Foul committed by Jérémy Oyono of Gabon.

45+13'

Denis Bouanga from Gabon commits a foul.

45+13'

Foul committed by Ousseini Badamassi from Niger.

45+13'

Michel Mboula from Gabon wins a free kick in the defensive half.

45+13'

Youssouf Oumarou from Niger is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.

45+11'

Guélor Kanga from Gabon wins a free kick in the attacking half.

45+11' ⚡ Key moment

Youssouf Oumarou from Niger receives a yellow card for a foul.

45+11'

Foul committed by Youssouf Oumarou of Niger.

45+10'

Attempt saved. Daniel Sosah from Niger has his right-footed shot from a tough angle on the right saved in the bottom right corner by Jean-Noël Amonome from Gabon. The attempt was assisted by Ali Muhammad.

45+10'

Corner awarded to Niger after a concession by Jean-Noël Amonome.

45+10'

Attempt missed. Ali Muhammad from Niger takes a right-footed shot from outside the box, but it goes too high. Oumar Sako provided the assist with a headed pass after a corner.

45+8' ⚡ Key moment

Denis Bouanga from Gabon receives a yellow card.

45+8'

Denis Bouanga from Gabon has fallen to the ground, but the referee considers it to be simulation.

45+7'

Denis Bouanga from Gabon misses an attempt with a right-footed shot from the left side of the six-yard box, sending the ball to the right. He was assisted by Michel Mboula.

45+7'

Gabon wins a corner after Mahamadou Tanja concedes.

45+6'

Jacques Ekomié from Gabon is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.

45+6'

Foul committed by Daniel Sosah of Niger.

45+3'

Corner awarded to Niger after Alex Moucketou-Moussounda concedes.

45+2'

Oumar Sako from Niger misses a header from the center of the box to the right. He was assisted by Rahim Alhassane, who delivered a cross after a corner.

45+2'

André Poko from Gabon is penalized for dangerous play.

45+2'

Oumar Sako from Niger is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.

45+1'

Niger concedes a corner, taken by Michel Mboula.

45'

Denis Bouanga of Gabon is caught offside.

41'

Foul committed by Ali Muhammad of Niger.

41'

Didier Ndong wins a free kick for Gabon in the defensive half.

40'

Ousseini Badamassi from Niger is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.

40'

Foul committed by Michel Mboula of Gabon.

39'

Denis Bouanga's right-footed shot from the left side of the box is saved in the center of the goal by Mahamadou Tanja. Rody Effaghe provided the assist.

39'

Daniel Sosah from Niger is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.

39'

Foul committed by Jérémy Oyono of Gabon.

36'

Aboubacar Camara from Niger is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.

36'

Foul committed by Jacques Ekomié of Gabon.

35'

Foul committed by Kairou Amoustapha of Niger.

35'

Jacques Ekomié from Gabon is awarded a free kick on the left wing.

35' ⚡ Key moment

Kairou Amoustapha from Niger receives a yellow card for a foul.

34'

Guélor Kanga from Gabon is awarded a free kick on the left wing.

34'

Foul committed by Youssouf Oumarou from Niger.

32'

Denis Bouanga from Gabon has a right-footed shot from the left side of the box that is close but misses to the left after a corner.

31'

Gabon wins a corner after Oumar Sako concedes.

30'

Youssouf Oumarou from Niger attempts a right-footed shot from outside the box, but it misses to the left.

29'

Gabon wins a corner after Mohamed Abdouramane concedes.

28'

Didier Ndong commits a foul for Gabon.

28'

Ousseini Badamassi from Niger is awarded a free kick on the right wing.

26'

Delay is over, and they are ready to continue.

10'

Delay in the match in Gabon.

Foul committed by Guélor Kanga of Gabon.

Rahim Alhassane from Niger is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.

Foul committed by Ousseini Badamassi of Niger.

Jacques Ekomié from Gabon is awarded a free kick on the left wing.

Offside called against Niger. Daniel Sosah is caught offside.

First half begins.

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The first half ends with Gabon and Niger tied at 0-0.

Line-ups

Gabon

Starting XI

1 goalkeeper Jean Noel Amonome

21 defender Jérémy Oyono Omva Torque

4 defender A. Moucketou Moussounda

6 defender Urie-Michel Mboula

19 defender Jacques Ekomie

12 midfielder Guélor Kanga Kaku

17 midfielder André Biyogo Poko

20 midfielder Denis Bouanga

22 midfielder Didier Ndong Ibrahim

10 attacker Warren Babicka Shavy

11 attacker Rody Junior Effaghe

Substitutes

Anthony Oyono Omva Torque, Teddy Averlant, Clech Loufilou, Henrick Do Marcolino, Patrick Orphe Mbina, Edlin Randy Essang Matouti, François Bekale, Claude Kevine Mabbyalas, Arséne Jonathan Do Marcolino, André Jordy Ella

Niger

Starting XI

22 goalkeeper Mahamadou Tanja Djibrilla Kassali Djibo

24 defender Camara Aboubacar

13 defender Mohamed Abdouramane

3 defender Oumar Sako

2 defender Abdel Rahim Alhassane Bonkano

6 midfielder Youssouf Oumarou Alio

14 midfielder Ali Mohamed Muhammad Al Faz

20 attacker Tidjani Amadou Moutari Kalala

12 midfielder Ousseini Soumaila Badamassi

9 attacker Abdoul Kairou Amoustapha

7 attacker Daniel Sosah

Substitutes

Issiaka Boukari Kanta, —, M. Amadou Sabo, Mahamadou Amadou Sabo, Victorien Adebayor, —, Abiboulaye Younoussa Hainikoye, —, Yacouba Diori Hamani Magagi, Hassane Adamou Amadou, —

Statistics

GAB Stat NER

3 Corners 8

2 Shots Off Target 6

6 Shots Total 8

96 Attacks 81

34 Dangerous Attacks 42

59% Ball Possession % 41%

6 Shots Insidebox 3

0 Shots Outsidebox 5

2 Offsides 4

2 Goals 0

7 Goal Kicks 7

15 Free Kicks 19

19 Fouls 15

1 Saves 1

1 Shots Blocked 1

4 Substitutions 3

22 Throwins 23

61 Long Passes 62

18 Tackles 9

1 Assists 0

461 Passes 317

384 Successful Passes 252

83 Successful Passes Percentage 79

1 Yellowcards 2

3 Shots On Target 1

16 Total Crosses 18

1 Accurate Crosses 5

4 Interceptions 9

47 Duels Won 45

5 Dribble Attempts 22

4 Successful Dribbles 10

3 Key Passes 5

3 Big Chances Created 1

1 Big Chances Missed 1

80 Successful Dribbles Percentage 45

30 Successful Long Passes 29

49 Successful Long Passes Percentage 47

Head to Head

GAB Wins

Draws

NER Wins

06 Jun 2025
INTERNATIONAL

NER 4 – 3 GAB

15 Jun 2013
CAF World Cup Qualifiers

GAB 4 – 1 NER

03 Jun 2012
CAF World Cup Qualifiers

NER 3 – 0 GAB

23 Jan 2012
AFCON

GAB 2 – 0 NER