Gabon will miss the services of their star player Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang when they face Harambee Stars in the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier.
The former Arsenal striker, who currently is featuring for Olympic Marseille in French Ligue 1, is missing out on coach Thierry Mouyoum’s squad despite being involved in the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualification campaign.
The Group F qualifier against Kenya will take place at the Stade de la Rénovation in Franceville on November 16. Some of the players making the squad include Mbaba Loyce, Ngoubi Anse, and defenders like Appindangoye Aaron and Ecuele Manga.
Gabon squad: Goalkeepers: Mbaba Loyce (AS Manga Sport, Gabon) Ngoubi Anse (US Raon-l’Etape, France), and Fotso Nouby (Vanes, Gabon).
Defenders: Appindangoye Aaaron (Sivasspor, Turkey) Ecuele Manga (Niort, Gabon) Obiang Johan (Pau, France) Oyono Anthony (Lille, France) Obissa Sidney (Franc Broanis, Gabon) Oyono Jeremie (US Boulogne CO, France), Moucketou Alex (Aris Limassol FC, Cyprus), Ndong Didier (Al Riyadh, Saudi Arabia), Mboula Michel (Sanlıurfaspor, Turkey).
Midfielders: Lemina Mario (Wolverhampton Wanderers, England), Kanga Guelor (Red Star Belgrade, Serbia), Obissa Sidney (Franc Broanis, Gabon), Sambissa David (İstanbulspor, Turkey), Loufilou Clench (AC Ajjacio, France), Rissonga Jack (Avoine OCC, France), Bouanga Denis (Los Angeles, USA), Boupendza Aaron (FC Cincinnati, USA).
Forwards: Babicka Shavi (Aris Limassol, Cyprus), Biteghe Medwin(Jeddah, Saudi Arabia), Do Marcolino Alan (Quevilly-Rouen, France), Allevinah Jim (Clermont, France).