Daniel Cousin, former captain and now general manager of the Gabon national team, is clear about the stakes:
👉 “The double confrontation against Burkina Faso will be decisive.”
🇬🇦 Gabon’s Current Standing:
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2nd in Group E with 4 points
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Burkina Faso leads with 6 points
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Gabon has already beaten Angola and drawn with Lesotho
🗣️ Cousin’s Key Statements:
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“If we get a good result, we will take a step towards qualification.”
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“The squad is complete, we are all motivated.”
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“We will give the best of ourselves.”
⚔️ On Facing Burkina Faso:
Cousin praises the Stallions’ strength:
“They play physical football, have great attacking qualities, aggression, and impressive players.”
But he adds:
“Gabon knows the scale of the mission… we will do everything to win.”
🧭 The Road Ahead:
This back-to-back showdown with Burkina Faso is seen as pivotal in Gabon’s push to qualify for AFCON 2015 in Morocco. Cousin emphasizes focus, motivation, and a collective effort as the Panthers prepare to face one of Africa’s most consistent teams.
Bottom line:
This Saturday’s match isn’t just a qualifier—it’s a potential turning point for Gabon’s campaign.
