Gabon Announce Final Squad for 2015 Africa Cup of Nations
Gabon coach Jorge Costa has opted to skip a preliminary squad, unveiling his final 23-man roster for the 2015 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) this Sunday.
The list features key national team regulars such as goalkeeper Didier Ovono, striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, and defender Bruno Ecuele Manga. A notable inclusion is Marseille midfielder Mario Lemina, making his first appearance in the senior squad for the continental tournament.
Costa has also named four reserve players, who will be on standby should any last-minute changes be required.
The full Gabon squad is as follows:
Goalkeepers:
Didier Ovono (Ostend, Belgium)
Anthony Mfa Mezui (Metz, France)
Stéphane Bitseki (CF Mounana)
Defenders:
Lloyd Palun (Nice, France)
Yrondy Musavu King (Caen, France)
Benjamin Zé Ondo (ES Sétif, Algeria)
Bruno Ecuele Manga (Cardiff City, England)
Henri Junior Ndong (Auxerre, France)
Aaron Appindangoye (CF Mounana)
Johan Obiang (Châteauroux, France)
Junior Randal Oto Zué (Sporting Braga, Portugal)
Midfielders:
André Biyogho Poko (Bordeaux, France)
Didier Ibrahim Ndong (CS Sfaxien, Tunisia)
Samson Mbingui (MC Algiers, Algeria)
Mario Lemina (Marseille, France)
Lévy Madinda (Celta Vigo, Spain)
Kanga Guelor (FC Rostov, Russia)
Alexander Ndoumbou (Marseille, France)
Forwards:
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang (Borussia Dortmund, Germany)
Malick Evouna (WAC Casablanca, Morocco)
Frédéric Bulot (Charlton Athletic, England)
Romaric Rogombé (AC Léopards, Congo)
Johan Lengoualama (Difaâ, Morocco)
Reserves:
Bonaventure Sokambi (CF Mounana)
Franck Engongah (OC Khouribga, Morocco)
Romuald Ntsitsigui (Mangasport)
Gilles Mbang Ondo (RAS Al Khaimah, UAE)
Gabon will be looking to build on their home advantage as hosts of the tournament, with Costa placing trust in a blend of experienced internationals and promising new talent. The team’s preparation now focuses on ensuring cohesion ahead of their opening match.
