A pressure-packed encounter awaits Gabon and DR Congo on Thursday in Africa Cup of Nations qualifying when Les Panthères host the Congolese Leopards. The Gabonese Minister of Sports, Franck Nguema, made clear to Gabon coach Patrice Neveu that qualification is a must for the nation and winning the first match at home against DR Congo is the best opportunity to avoid any drama on the final day.
Gabon Review collects quotes from Neveu and multiple players on the team, including captain André Biyogo Poko in the first link below. Also below is a link to a brief interview with Poko from L’Union where the captain states that the team will approach the upcoming match with serenity.
