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AFCON 2025: Gabon lands in Morocco without Aubameyang

## Sports Update: Africa Cup of Nations Preparations

Sports Update: Africa Cup of Nations Preparations

The Gabon national team arrived in Casablanca on Fri, Dec 15, 2023, to commence final preparations for their opening match in the Africa Cup of Nations.

Gabon, coached by Thierry Mouyouma, will face Cameroon on Sun, Dec 24, 2023. Other teams in Group F include Mozambique and defending champions Ivory Coast.

Key player Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang is anticipated to miss the opening match due to a thigh injury sustained during a recent game.

The Gabon national team arrived in Casablanca on Fri, Dec 15, 2023, to commence final preparations for their opening match in the Africa Cup of Nations.
Daniel Okonkwo · The African Herald

Gabon returns to the tournament after missing qualification in 2023.

On the same day, the Algerian national team arrived in Rabat, another host city for the tournament.

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Coached by Vladimir Petkovic, the team is positioned in Group E. They will compete against Burkina Faso, Equatorial Guinea, and Sudan. Algeria aims to improve their performance following a group-stage exit in the last tournament.

Based on reporting by Africanews.

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