Libreville, March 25, 2023 (AGP) – Gabon’s U23 national team beat Cameroon (1-0) this Saturday in Franceville in the first leg of the third round of qualifying for the African Cup of Nations (CAN). , thus taking a small option with a view to qualifying before the return leg in three days in Yaoundé.
The score is certainly short (1-0), but good to take against an opponent who is often difficult to maneuver. The U23 selection fulfilled the first part of its mission thanks to the goal of Jérémie Obounet (1-0, 13th). And can therefore travel with peace of mind before the return on March 28 to Yaoundé in Cameroon.
If the result is completely positive, it must nevertheless be said that the Gabonese players have shown worrying signs. First there was the difficulty for the latter to chain five passes in a row, to offer play. And cause difficulty for a Cameroonian team, rarely put in difficulty. We will also note the failure of the Panthers U23, in the physical and athletic fields. This resulted in several faults committed by the foals of the coach, Saturnin Ibela.
Shortcomings that will therefore have to be quickly erased when we know all the pressure that will weigh on them, during the return match in Yaoundé.
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