The Panthers of Gabon finally get their first victory in these 2022 World Cup qualifiers as their captain Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang scored in a 2-0 triumph over Angola on Monday afternoon.
After three games sitting bottom of their group, Gabon move ahead now with this first win in the qualifying stages.
It took a lot of time to Patrice Neveu’s mens before they can break the deadlock as they waited until the 74th minute when Arsenal skipper Aubameyang fires the home side.
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Ten minutes later, Alex Yowan Kevin Moucketou Moussounda did the break for the Panthers over the Palancas Negras and Gabon won the game by 2-0.
This first success help them sit third in Group F behind Libya and Egypt who are leading the table.
Pharaohs will knock horns with the Mediterranean Knights tonight (19:00) for the reverse fixture after Carlos Queiroz side claimed all three points in the first leg.