The Gabon national football team, known as the Panthers, is undergoing a five-day training course in Cotonou, Benin, in preparation for their crucial match against the Togo Sparrowhawks. Despite facing some significant player absences, including central defender Bruno Manga Ecuele and midfielders Zita Mbanangoye and André Biyogho, coach Paolo Duarte remains confident and focused on the upcoming decisive encounter. Duarte has already formulated a tactical plan for the match and anticipates that Togo will be under pressure to score, given the 0-0 draw in the first leg.
CAN 2013: THE PANTHERS ALREADY ON THE ATTACK!
