2026 World Cup qualifiers: Probable line-ups for Gabon vs Burundi

Probable line-ups Gabon vs Burundi

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Gabon hosts Burundi this Tuesday at 7 p.m. GMT in Franceville. This match is part of the 10th round of qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup.

Already guaranteed a place among the top four runners-up and a spot in the playoffs, Gabon has its sights set even higher: securing the top spot in Group F.

The equation is simple for the Panthers: they must defeat the Swallows and hope for a draw or a loss by the Elephants against Kenya.

Thierry Mouyouma will have to make do without Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, who is suspended. The coach may turn to young Edlin Randy Essang-Matout to fill the gap.

Denis Bouanga carries Gabon's hopes in the absence of their star striker, who was sent off in the last outing despite scoring four goals.

Here are the probable line-ups for Gabon vs Burundi:

Gabon: Mbaba - Ekomie, Onfia, Manga, A Oyono; Ndong, G Kanga, M. Lemina - Bouanga, Essang-Matouti, N. Lemina.