Gabon vs Morocco: Preview and Predictions

Match Preview

Gabon and Morocco will face off on Tuesday, March 28, in a crucial Africa Cup of Nations qualifier. Gabon is currently second in Group C with four points, while Morocco is top of the group with seven points. A win for either team would put them in a strong position to qualify for the tournament. Gabon will be looking to bounce back from a disappointing 1-0 defeat to Sudan in their last match, while Morocco will be aiming to continue their unbeaten run in the group.

Gabon will be without the services of suspended striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, who is serving a three-match ban. However, they will be boosted by the return of midfielders Mario Lemina and Guelor Kanga from injury.

Morocco, meanwhile, will be without the suspended duo of Achraf Hakimi and Romain Saiss. However, they will be able to call upon the services of captain Hakim Ziyech, who missed the last match due to injury.

Head-to-Head

The two teams have met on four previous occasions, with Morocco winning twice and Gabon winning once. The most recent meeting was in 2018, when Morocco won 3-2 in a friendly match.

Prediction

Morocco is the favorite to win this match, but Gabon will be no pushovers. The home side will be looking to make the most of their home advantage and will be buoyed by the return of some key players from injury.

However, Morocco has a stronger squad on paper and will be confident of getting the win they need to secure their place at the Africa Cup of Nations.