The coach of the Gabonese nationwide crew, Thierry Mouyouma, has acknowledged Gabon’s underdog standing however insisted the Panthers won’t worry the three-time African champions.
Highlighting Nigeria’s attacking power, Mouyouma instructed Afrik Foot: “We all know that Nigeria, a terrific African crew, is the favorite, and our underdog standing fits us simply nice. Nigeria might be below extra stress, which is comprehensible. However whereas we respect them for all the pieces they symbolize, we’re not afraid of them. We all know the standard of their squad, the risks posed by Victor Osimhen and Ademola Lookman. And I feel Nigeria is aware of us very effectively.”
Other than Gabon, Cameroon and the Democratic Republic of Congo nonetheless have possibilities of reaching the following spherical of the World Cup playoffs.
Gabon haven’t overwhelmed Nigeria since a 2-1 victory in a World Cup qualifier in June 1989.
