Coverage of the World Cup Qualifying - Africa clash between Ivory Coast and Gabon.
Next Game: Morocco vs. Gabon - Sunday, September 1 at 11pm in Africa Cup of Nations Qualifying
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![Gabon's Jim Allevinah celebrates scoring their first goal with Aaron-Salem Boupendza on January 18, 2022 Gabon's Jim Allevinah celebrates scoring their first goal with Aaron-Salem Boupendza on January 18, 2022](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Preview: Gabon vs. Gambia - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Tuesday's World Cup Qualifying - Africa clash between Gabon and Gambia, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Jun 9, 12:14
![Ivory Coast coach Emerse Fae on January 29, 2024 Ivory Coast coach Emerse Fae on January 29, 2024](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Preview: Ivory Coast vs. Gabon - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Friday's World Cup Qualifying - Africa clash between Ivory Coast and Gabon, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Jun 5, 17:38
![Netherlands' Wout Weghorst celebrates scoring their first goal with teammates on November 18, 2023 Netherlands' Wout Weghorst celebrates scoring their first goal with teammates on November 18, 2023](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Friday's international friendly predictions including Netherlands vs. Scotland
Sports Mole provides score predictions and previews for today's international friendlies, including Netherlands vs. Scotland.
Mar 22, 06:00
![Senegal's Sadio Mane celebrates scoring their first goal with teammates on January 25, 2022 Senegal's Sadio Mane celebrates scoring their first goal with teammates on January 25, 2022](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Preview: Senegal vs. Gabon - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Friday's friendly clash between Senegal and Gabon, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Mar 20, 18:16
![Gabon coach Patrice Neveu on January 18, 2022 Gabon coach Patrice Neveu on January 18, 2022](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Preview: Burundi vs. Gabon - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's World Cup Qualifying - Africa clash between Burundi and Gabon, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Nov 18, 03:14
![Egypt's Mohamed Salah celebrates scoring their fourth goal with teammates on November 16, 2023 Egypt's Mohamed Salah celebrates scoring their fourth goal with teammates on November 16, 2023](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Mohamed Salah breaks fresh scoring record with four-goal haul in Egypt rout
Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah breaks a fresh goalscoring record with a four-goal haul to help Egypt hammer Djibouti in their opening 2026 World Cup qualifier.
Nov 17, 09:12
![Gabon players celebrate their first goal, an own goal scored by Burkina Faso's Adama Guira on January 23, 2022 Gabon players celebrate their first goal, an own goal scored by Burkina Faso's Adama Guira on January 23, 2022](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Preview: Gabon vs. Kenya - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Thursday's World Cup Qualifying - Africa clash between Gabon and Kenya, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Nov 14, 22:54
![A general shot of a football from May 2022 A general shot of a football from May 2022](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Preview: Mauritania vs. Gabon - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Africa Cup of Nations Qualifying clash between Mauritania and Gabon, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Sep 7, 23:47
![Gabon players celebrate their first goal, an own goal scored by Burkina Faso's Adama Guira on January 23, 2022 Gabon players celebrate their first goal, an own goal scored by Burkina Faso's Adama Guira on January 23, 2022](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Preview: Gabon vs. Congo DR - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Africa Cup of Nations Qualifying clash between Gabon and Congo DR, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Jun 17, 08:28
![Mauritania's Aboubakar Kamara looks dejected after Tunisia's Wahbi Khazri scores their second goal on January 16, 2022 Mauritania's Aboubakar Kamara looks dejected after Tunisia's Wahbi Khazri scores their second goal on January 16, 2022](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Preview: Gabon vs. Mauritania - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Wednesday's Africa Cup of Nations Qualifying clash between Gabon and Mauritania, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Jun 6, 23:53
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Preview: Congo DR vs. Gabon - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Africa Cup of Nations Qualifying clash between Congo DR and Gabon, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Jun 2, 23:59
![Barcelona forward Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang on February 6, 2022 Barcelona forward Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang on February 6, 2022](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang retires from international football
Barcelona and Gabon striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang announces his retirement from international football at the age of 32.
May 19, 02:23
![Burkina Faso's Bertrand Traore in action with Cameroon's Samuel Gouet Oum on January 9, 2022 Burkina Faso's Bertrand Traore in action with Cameroon's Samuel Gouet Oum on January 9, 2022](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Preview: Burkina Faso vs. Gabon - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Africa Cup of Nations clash between Burkina Faso and Gabon, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Jan 22, 00:14
![Arsenal's Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang during the warm up before the match, December 2, 2021 Arsenal's Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang during the warm up before the match, December 2, 2021](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Mikel Arteta confirms Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang is back at Arsenal
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta confirms that Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang is back in London following his release from Gabon's Africa Cup of Nations squad.
Jan 19, 14:31
![Arsenal's Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang during the warm up before the match, December 2, 2021 Arsenal's Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang during the warm up before the match, December 2, 2021](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang set for early return from Africa Cup Of Nations?
Arsenal forward Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang could be set to return early from the Africa Cup Of Nations due to health issues.
Jan 17, 13:41
![Morocco coach Vahid Halilhodzic on January 14, 2022 Morocco coach Vahid Halilhodzic on January 14, 2022](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Preview: Gabon vs. Morocco - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Tuesday's Africa Cup of Nations clash between Gabon and Morocco, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Jan 16, 21:54
![Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang pictured for Arsenal on December 5, 2021 Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang pictured for Arsenal on December 5, 2021](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Arsenal 'in touch with Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang over heart issue'
Arsenal are reportedly in touch with Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang after a heart issue was discovered following the striker's recent COVID-19 infection.
Jan 15, 18:10
![Gabon coach Patrice Neveu on January 10, 2022 Gabon coach Patrice Neveu on January 10, 2022](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Preview: Gabon vs. Ghana - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Friday's Africa Cup of Nations clash between Gabon and Ghana, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Jan 12, 22:12
![Arsenal's Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang pictured in October 2021 Arsenal's Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang pictured in October 2021](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Arsenal's Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang tests positive for coronavirus
Arsenal striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang tests positive for coronavirus upon Gabon's arrival in Cameroon for the Africa Cup of Nations.
Jan 6, 11:00
![Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang pictured for Arsenal on December 5, 2021 Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang pictured for Arsenal on December 5, 2021](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang 'leaves Arsenal for AFCON early'
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang reportedly leaves for the Africa Cup of Nations early and will not be available for Arsenal's Premier League clash with Manchester City.
Dec 31, 08:29