Gabon U20 Squad Announced for Africa Cup of Nations Qualifier Against Rwanda
Gabon’s U20 national team is gearing up for their crucial qualifier against Rwanda in Kigali, part of the second and penultimate round of the 2015 Under-20 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers. The young Panthers, coached by Rigobert Nzamba, have been in training since April 28 and flew to Kigali on Tuesday.
A total of 23 players have been called up, including six expatriates. Here is the full list of players selected:
Goalkeepers:
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Ngouandzela Florent (AS Mangasport)
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Menene Mekosso Patrick (CF Mounana)
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Ngoua Scott (Prestige Football Academy, South Africa)
Defenders:
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Dinda Muller (Missile FC)
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Guibindi Glen (AS Pélican)
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Mboudou Karl (SOGEA FC)
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Yika Alexandre (Mangasport)
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Koukidi Alane (Stade Olympique Cholet, France)
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Mba Hibrahim (Port Gentil FC)
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Matsemba Gael (CF Mounana)
Midfielders:
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Kouendi Guelor (AC Bongoville)
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Bitsaka Valdo (AS Mangasport)
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Biyogho Soumaila (Sapins FC)
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Ngaka Wilhem (Cray Wanderers, England)
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Assame Nguema Loic (CMS)
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Missi Mezu Gaetan (Valenciennes, France)
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Autchanga Louis (CF Mounana)
Forwards:
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Ndoutoume Ricky (FC Villefranche, France)
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Nzong Betoughe Regis (Sogea FC)
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Aubame Ekang Matthieu (FC Sapins)
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Locko Lessa Edmond (CMS)
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Aubyang Bayano Junior (US Bitam)
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Obame Samuel (Montpellier HSC, France)
This match is crucial as both teams fight for a spot in the prestigious U20 Africa Cup of Nations to be held in Senegal in 2015.
