Gabon Faces Crucial Clash in Burkina Faso for AFCON Qualification
Gabon has the chance to secure their place in the 2015 African Cup of Nations this Wednesday, as they face Burkina Faso in Ouagadougou for the fourth round of qualifiers.
The Panthers of Gabon, led by Jorge Costa, go into the match with the advantage of a 2-0 win in the first leg at the Stade de l’Amitié on October 11th. Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang was the star of the match, scoring both goals for Gabon. Now, the Gabonese team will be aiming to confirm their qualification with another strong performance on Burkina Faso’s home turf.
Costa has emphasized that his team will not be looking to defend, but rather to continue their attacking style: “We are not going to Burkina Faso to defend, but to play the attack,” said the coach.
However, Burkina Faso, who are second in Group C with 6 points, still have a strong chance to qualify themselves if they manage to win the match. This makes the encounter an early “final” for both teams in Group C. Gabon leads the group with 7 points, while Lesotho (2 points) and Angola (1 point) have slim chances of qualifying after a series of disappointing results.
Group C Standings Before Matchday 4:
Gabon – 7 points
Burkina Faso – 6 points
Lesotho – 2 points
Angola – 1 point
With the stakes high for both teams, the match promises to be a thrilling encounter as Gabon looks to secure their ticket to Morocco.
