Gabon national under-23 football team

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Gabon Under-23
Nickname(s) Les Panthères
(The Panthers)
Association Gabonese Football Federation
Confederation CAF (Africa)
Head coach Saturnin Ibela
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First colours
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Second colours
First international
Flag of Gabon.svg Gabon 0–0 Guinea  Flag of Guinea.svg
(Libreville, Gabon; 18 June 1967)
Biggest win
Flag of Gabon.svg Gabon 3–1 Ivory Coast  Flag of Cote d'Ivoire.svg
(Tangier, Morocco; 3 December 2011)
Biggest defeat
Flag of Guinea.svg  Guinea 6–1 Gabon Flag of Gabon.svg
(Conakry, Guinea; 9 July 1967)
Summer Olympics
Appearances1 (first in 2012 )
Best resultGroup Stage (2012)

Gabon national under-23 football team (also known as Gabon Olympic, Gabon U-23) represents Gabon in international football competitions in the Olympic Games and the CAF U-23 Championship. The selection is limited to players under the age of 23 but the Olympics allows for the addition of up to three overage players. The team is controlled by the Gabonese Football Federation. Gabon made its first appearance in football at the 2012 Olympics in London. [1]

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Competitive Record

CAF U-23 Championship

CAF U-23 Championship Record
YearRoundPositionGPWDLGSGA
Flag of Morocco.svg 2011 Winner1531174
Total1/1-531174

Olympic Games

Host nation / YearResultGPWD*LGSGA
Flag of Greece (1822-1978).svg 1896 No football tournament was held
Flag of France.svg 1900 Did not enter
Flag of the United States.svg 1904
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg 1908
Flag of Sweden.svg 1912
Flag of Belgium (civil).svg 1920
Flag of France.svg 1924
Flag of the Netherlands.svg 1928
Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg 1932 No football tournament was held
Flag of Germany (1935-1945).svg 1936 Did not enter
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg 1948
Flag of Finland.svg 1952
Flag of Australia (converted).svg 1956
Flag of Italy.svg 1960
Flag of Japan.svg 1964
Flag of Mexico.svg 1968 Did not qualify
Flag of Germany.svg 1972
Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg 1976 Did not enter
Flag of the Soviet Union.svg 1980
Flag of the United States.svg 1984 Did not qualify
Flag of South Korea.svg 1988 Did not enter
Flag of Spain.svg 1992 Did not qualify
Flag of the United States.svg 1996
Flag of Australia (converted).svg 2000
Flag of Greece.svg 2004 Did not enter
Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg 2008
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg 2012 Group Stage302113
Flag of Brazil.svg 2016 Did not qualify
Total1/26302113
*Denotes draws including knockout matches decided on penalty kicks.

Forthcoming fixtures

DateCompetitionLocationHome TeamResultAway TeamScorers
26 July 2012
Newcastle, Great Britain Flag of Gabon.svg  Gabon
1-1
Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg   Switzerland
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29 July 2012
Coventry, Great Britain Flag of Mexico.svg  Mexico
2-0
Flag of Gabon.svg  Gabon
1 August 2012
London, Great Britain Flag of South Korea.svg  South Korea
0-0
Flag of Gabon.svg  Gabon

Current squad

The following players were called up in October 2022. [2]

No.Pos.PlayerDate of birth (age)CapsClub
11 GK François Bekale (2002-02-15) 15 February 2002 (age 23) Flag of Gabon.svg AS Stade Mandji
1 GK Ruud Steeven Tsoumbou (2003-12-20) 20 December 2003 (age 21) Flag of Gabon.svg AS Stade Mandji
1 GK Gesril Andome Flag of Gabon.svg CF Mounana

22 DF Graig Fhauster Aworet Flag of Gabon.svg US Bitam
32 DF Aimé Mboungui Moudou Flag of Gabon.svg CF Mounana
2 DF Marcus Mombo Flag of Gabon.svg Bouenguidi Sports
2 DF Jean Jacques Oyinamono Ngoulou Flag of Gabon.svg US Bitam
2 DF Christe Siama Flag of Gabon.svg Centre Sportif de Bendje
2 DF Yannick Aboghe Nzoghe (1999-07-15) 15 July 1999 (age 25) Flag of Gabon.svg AS Pélican
2 DF Bevine Louembet Flag of Gabon.svg Bouenguidi Sports
2 DF Lloyd George Lata (2001-10-13) 13 October 2001 (age 23) Flag of Gabon.svg AS Stade Mandji

3 MF Hants Mbenga Mboumba Flag of Gabon.svg AS Pélican
3 MF Roy Mouniengue Mbongui (2005-12-01) 1 December 2005 (age 19) Flag of Gabon.svg AS Stade Mandji
3 MF Jérémy Oyono Flag of France.svg US Boulogne
3 MF Josias Mengome Mengome Flag of Gabon.svg Sporting Club Nyanga
3 MF Boris Messi Ondenot Flag of Gabon.svg Sporting Club Nyanga

4 FW Randy Essang Matouti Flag of Gabon.svg FC 105 Libreville
4 FW André Jordy Ella Flag of Gabon.svg US Bitam
4 FW Romess Essogo (captain) (2001-03-26) 26 March 2001 (age 24) Flag of Belarus.svg Slavia Mozyr
4 FW Gabriel Meye Flag of Gabon.svg AS Pélican
4 FW Ben Jorcy Kabinambele Flag of Gabon.svg AS Mangasport
4 FW Jhovany Mayoulou Flag of Gabon.svg AS Dikaki
4 FW Yohan Nkoghe Mbatchi Flag of Gabon.svg US Bitam

See also

References

  1. "Gabon stun Senegal to reach London". Fédération Internationale de Football Association. 6 December 2011. Archived from the original on December 8, 2011. Retrieved 7 April 2012.
  2. "Championnat d'Afrique U23: Les 21 gabonais". Fédération Royale Marocaine de Football (in French). 30 November 2011. Archived from the original on 15 April 2012. Retrieved 7 April 2012.