Gabon beat Niger 2-0 as Bouanga makes the difference in AFCON qualifying

Issa Said September 29, 2026

Gabon defeated Niger 2-0 in Match Round 2 of Africa Cup of Nations qualification, with Dénis Athanase Bouanga credited with the decisive goal in the 77th minute.

Gabon

Jean-Noël Amonome
J. Oyono
Alex Yowan Kévin Moucketou-Moussounda
Urie-Michel Mboula
Jacques Emmanuel Paul Ekomié
Dénis Athanase Bouanga
André Ivan Biyogo Poko
Didier Ibrahim Ndong
Guélor Kanga Kaku
Shavy Warren Babicka

Niger

A. Camara
O. Sako
R. Alhassane
A. Muhammad
K. Amoustapha
O. Badamassi
D. Sosah

Substitutions:

Gabon

André Ivan Biyogo Poko (T. Averlant, 45)
Shavy Warren Babicka (Henrick Do Marcolino, 68)
J. Oyono (Anthony Henri Zué Oyono Omva Torque, 75)

Niger

K. Amoustapha (M. Amadou Sabo, 81)
O. Badamassi

Ball possession:

The match data lists Bouanga’s goal twice at 77 minutes, with the two entries corresponding to Gabon’s two-goal victory. No separate scorer was provided in the official information supplied.

Passes:

Niger struggled to turn their possession and passing control into clear chances, while Gabon remained organised and eventually made the breakthrough late in the match. Bouanga was also named as Gabon’s leading player for shots on target.

Defense:

The result gives Gabon an important victory in their bid to qualify for the Africa Cup of Nations, while Niger will look to respond in their next qualifying fixture.

Face-to-face:

Bouanga strikes late for Gabon

The first half was closely contested, with neither side able to establish a decisive advantage in front of goal.

Fouls:

Yellow cards:
Dénis Athanase Bouanga (Gabon) at 45 minute
K. Amoustapha (Niger) at 35 minute

The last five games (including this match):

Gabon – W
Niger – LW

Top 5 Africa Cup of Nations – Qualification scorers:

None (7, Mauritius)
E. Colley (3, Gambia)
Hazem Mastouri (2, Tunisia)
Chamito (2, Mozambique)
Franculino Djú (2, Guinea-Bissau)

Line-ups:

Next games:

Gabon will play with Lesotho. November 11 at 17:00 (GMT), on None.
Niger will play with Morocco. November 11 at 17:00 (GMT), on None.