The Gabon national team, nicknamed "the Panthers," is governed by the Gabonese Football Federation, founded in 1960. Led by Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, the team's all-time top scorer and a former captain, they reached the quarter-finals of the 2012 AFCON as co-hosts, and are currently led by head coach Thierry Mouyouma.

Legendary players

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang — Gabon's all-time top scorer and a prominent former captain.

World Cup

Gabon have never qualified for the World Cup. Their standout achievement remains the 2012 AFCON quarter-final, played on home soil.

FIFA ranking

Gabon rank among the nations of the African continent in the FIFA World Ranking.

Overall record

Current losing streak: 3 matches

Based on the last 3 matches played

Clean sheets

-3

Home

Away

Worst defeat

Ivory Coast🏠

2–3

Recent Arrivals

No recent arrivals recorded.

Gabon News

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National Teams

Morocco learn their 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying opponents

Morocco land in Group A alongside Gabon, Niger and Lesotho.

July 30, 2026

Transfers

Aubameyang leaves Marseille for Deportivo La Coruña: transfer fee and contract length

The Gabonese forward leaves Marseille for newly-promoted Deportivo La Coruña on a two-year, €1.5m deal, choosing a return to Spain over a more lucrative offer from Turkey.

July 18, 2026

Frequently asked questions

When is Gabon's next match?+

No upcoming match is currently scheduled.

What is Gabon's current standing?+

Gabon are currently 4 in Africa Cup of Nations with 0 points.

Who is Gabon's all-time top scorer?+

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, also a former team captain.

What is Gabon's best AFCON result?+

A quarter-final in 2012, played on home soil.

Has Gabon ever qualified for the World Cup?+

No, never.

When was the Gabonese Football Federation founded?+

In 1960.

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