Gabon recalls Lemina and Ndong for Lesotho qualifiers
Coach Sébastien Migné named a 25-player squad for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against Lesotho.
Gabon's national football team, the Panthers, will face Lesotho in two matches for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers. Coach Sébastien Migné announced a 25-player squad on Thursday, November 5, 2026. The team includes the returns of Mario Lemina and Meshak Babanzila, and the surprising inclusion of Didier Ibrahim Ndong, who is currently without a club.
The squad also features the first call-up for 19-year-old Clermont forward Jean William Nyindong. Gabon will host Lesotho on November 13 in Franceville, with the return leg scheduled for November 17 in South Africa. These matches are important for Gabon's qualification campaign for the 2027 CAN finals.
The selected players include goalkeepers Jean-Noël Amonome, François Bekalé, and Loyce Mbaba. Defenders are Anthony Oyono, Jérémy Oyono, Jacques Ekomie, Johan Obiang, Michel Mboula, Alex Moucketou, Jonathan Do Marcolino, and Chris Obiang. Midfielders are Mario Lemina, André Poko, Henrick Do Marcolino, Didier Ibrahim Ndong, Guelor Kanga, and Meshak Babanzila. Strikers are Denis Bouanga, Orphé Mbina, Junior Effaghe, Jim Allévinah, Shavy Babicka, Teddy Andami, Randy Matouti, and Jean William Nyindong.
Why it mattersGabon's national football team is preparing for important 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying matches.