It seems that Gabon is gearing up for the 2014 World Cup qualifiers, and as part of the preparations, the team is set to face the Portuguese national team in a friendly match on November 14. Here is the squad announced by coach Paulo Duarte for the upcoming match:
Goalkeepers:
- Stéphane Bitséki (US Bitam)
- Yann Bidonga (AS Mangasport)
Defenders: 3. Emmanuel Ndong Mba (US Bitam)
- Edmond Mouélé (Mangasport)
- Muller Dinda (Missile FC)
- Moise Brou Apanga (Mangasport)
- Georges Ambourouet (OC Khouribga, Morocco)
- Henri Ndong (Auxerre)
- Rémy Ebanega (Auxerre)
Midfielders: 10. Paul Kessany (Mangasport)
- Kanga Guélor (CF Mounana)
- Didier Ibrahim Ndong (CS Sfaxien, Tunisia)
- Lloyd Palun (Nice)
- Popaul Kiende (Missile FC)
- Levy Madinda (Celta Vigo)
- André Biyogho Pocko (Bordeaux)
- Franck Engonga (CF Mounana)
- Samson Mbingui (Mangasport)
Attackers: 19. Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang (Saint Etienne)
- Daniel Cousin (FC Sapins)
- Johann Lengoualama (Mangasport)
- Romaric Rogombé (AS Vita Club)
- Fabrice Do Marcolino (Stade Lavallois)
Reservists:
- Merlin Tandjigora (Carquefou)
- Stéphane Nguéma (AC Bongoville)
- Cédric Boussougou (Mangasport)
- Erwin Nguema (US Bitam)
- Ntsitsigui Romuald (AS Mangasport)
- Yrondu Musavu King (Caen)
- Malick Evouna (CF Mounana)
It’s worth noting that Cristiano Ronaldo, the star Portuguese striker, will be absent from this match due to an injury sustained in a match against Levante. The friendly match against Portugal will provide Gabon with an opportunity to fine-tune their squad and strategy ahead of the World Cup qualifiers.
