Gabon has officially unveiled its 28-man squad for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco, with star striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang set to spearhead the national team.
Coach Thierry Mouyouma announced the selections at a press conference on Monday, December 8, 2025, detailing the players chosen to represent Gabon on the continental stage.
Aubameyang, currently playing for Olympique de Marseille, returns as the centerpiece of the squad, bringing leadership and experience to a team eager to make an impact in the tournament.
Alongside him, seasoned internationals including Guelor Kanga, Didier Ndong, Denis Bouanga, Jim Allevinah, and Bruno Ecuele Manga will provide depth and versatility across midfield and defence.
The squad comprises a balanced mix of goalkeepers, defenders, midfielders, and attackers, highlighting Mouyouma’s strategy of blending experience with emerging talent.
Gabon’s 2025 AFCON Squad:
Goalkeepers:
MBABA Loyce Marius
NGOUBI Demba Anse
BEKALE Junior
Defenders:
OYONO Antony
OYONO Jérémy
OBIANG Johann
EKOMIE Jacques
APPINDANGOYE A.
ECUELE MANGA Bruno
MOUCKETOU Alex
KILA ONFIA Mick
DO MARCOLINO Jonathan
MBOULA Uriel-Michel
Midfielders:
LEMINA Mario
NZE SAMAKE
KANGA Guelor
BOCOUM Eric
POKO B. André
LOUFILOU Ruben
NDONG Ibrahim
Attackers:
BABICKA Shavy
AVERLANT Teddy
BOUANGA Denis
ESSANG-MATOU Edlin
MALICK Evouna
AUBAMEYANG Pierre-Emerick
OPENDA Royce
JIM Allevinah
Mouyouma emphasized the importance of cohesion and tactical discipline, noting that every player must contribute to Gabon’s objective of advancing from the group stage.
With the squad finalized, preparation intensifies as Gabon aims to challenge Africa’s elite and make a mark in Morocco.
