Aubameyang and his teammates who are currently second in Group D, need a victory in order to qualify for the AFCON 2021, while a defeat is forbidden for DR Congo, third of the group.

It is the matchday 5 of of the AFCON qualifiers in group D where Gambia is ruling matters as the Scorpions sit on top of the group with seven points as Gabon, second.

So, the panthers need to win to both take over the top table and secure their place for the competition in Cameroon.

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Gabon XI : Jean Noël Amonome (GK), Bruno Ecuele Manga, Lloyd Palun, Johann Obiang, Gilchrist Nguéma, Didier Ibrahim Ndong, Kanga Guelor Kaku, Mario Lemina, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, Denis Bouanga, Aaron Boupendza

DR Congo XI : Joel Kiassumbua (GK), Issama Mpeko, Chancel Mbemba, Mangulu Marcel Tisserand, Fabrice N’Sakala, Yannick Bangala Litombo, Merveille Bope, Tresor Mputu Mabi, Jackson Muleka, Jordan Botaka ,Kasengu Kazadi