Gabon vs Mozambique: AFCON 2025 confirmed starting line-ups and teams
Full AFCON 2025 team news from Gabon vs Mozambique
Gabon and Mozambique play the second matches of their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) Group F schedules on Sunday in Agadir.
Both sides started with 1-0 defeats, the Panthers losing to Cameroon and the Mambas succumbing to holders Ivory Coast.
Those results mean the countries are under pressure to keep their hopes of advancing to the last 16 intact by finishing in the top two in the section or finishing as one of the four best third-placed teams among the six groups.
101GreatGoals.com has the team news and starting line-ups as Gabon and Mozambique continue their AFCON 2025 campaigns.
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Gabon starting line-up vs Mozambique
Gabon sprang a surprise by making two changes in the 33rd minute against Cameroon and both of the players who came on start this time.
Galatasaray midfielder Mario Lemina had been an injury doubt for that game, as had Marseille forward Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, who is his country’s top scorer.
Of the duo to make way for the pair, Teddy Averlant is on the bench and Eric Bocoum is not in the squad.
Midfielder Guelor Kanga and winger Shavy Babicka also come in for centre-back Alex Moucketou-Moussounda and wideman Royce Openda.
Gabon starting XI: Loyce Mbaba, Anthony Oyono, Bruno Ecuele Manga, Mario Lemina, Jacques Ekomie, Andre Poko, Didier Ndong, Guelor Kanga, Shavy Babicka, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, Denis Bouanga
Gabon substitutes: Anse Ngoubi, Aaron Appindangoyé, Alex Moucketou-Moussounda, Johann Obiang, Malick Evouna, Clench Loufilou, Mick Omfia, Samake Nze, Francois Bekale, Jeremy Oyono, Jonathan Do Marcolino, Yannis M’Bemba, Edlin Essang-Matouti, Teddy Averlant, Royce Openda
Mozambique starting line-up vs Gabon
Mozambique make two changes, introducing forward Faizal Bangal for Manuel Kambala in midfield and Domingues for Stanley Ratifo in attack.
Mozambique starting XI: Ernan Siluane, Diogo Calila, Mexer, Reinildo Mandava, Bruno Langa, Geny Catamo, Guima, Domingues, Alfons Amade, Witi, Faizal Bangal
Mozambique substitutes: Infren Matola, Nene, Chamboco, Manuel Kambala, Edmilson Dove, Joao Bonde, Kimiss, Stanley Ratifo, Oscar, Gildo Lourenço, Keyns Abdala, Ivan Urrubal, Melque, Chamito
How to watch Gabon vs Mozambique: TV channel, live online stream
Kick-off on Sunday is at 12:30 GMT (07:30 ET / 04:30 PT). In the UK, live AFCON 2025 coverage is on Channel 4’s 4seven, All 4 and YouTube channel. In the USA, beIN Sports is the tournament broadcaster.
Online live streaming is available on a vast range of devices through Channel 4’s website and app and the beIN Sports app.
Gabon AFCON 2025 squad
Goalkeepers: Francois Bekale (Hafia), Loyce Mbaba (Stella d’Adjame), Demba Anse Ngoubi (Mosta).
Defenders: Aaron Appindangoye (Sivasspor), Jonathan do Marcolino (Bourg-en-Bresse), Jacques Ekomie (Angers), Bruno Ecuele Manga (Paris 13 Atletico), Johan Obiang (Orleans), Mick Omfia (Hafia), Anthony Oyono (Frosinone), Jeremy Oyono (Frosinone), Alex Moucketou-Moussounda (Aris Limassol), Uri-Michel Mboula (Metz)
Midfielders: Samake Nze Bagnama (Stade Abdijan), Eric Bocoum (Gol Gohar), Guelor Kanga (Esenler Erokspor), Mario Lemina (Galatasaray), Didier Ndong (Esteghlal), Andre Biyogo Poko (Amed), Clench Louficou (Al Minaa)
Forwards: Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang (Marseille), Teddy Averlant (Amiens), Denis Bouanga (Los Angeles FC), Edlin Randy Essang Matouti (Khenchela), Shavy Babicka (Crvena Zvezda), Royce Openda (Bordeaux), Jim Allevinah (Angers), Malick Evouna (Mangasport)
Mozambique AFCON 2025 squad
Goalkeepers: Ernan (Black Bulls), Ivane Urrubal (Ferroviario Nacala), Kimiss Zavala (Maritimo)
Defenders: Bruno Langa (Pafos, Cyprus), Oscar (UD Songo), Diogo Calila (Santa Clara), Nanani (UD Songo),Edmilson Dove (Al Quwa Al Jawiya), Reinildo Mandava (Sunderland), Mexer (Keciorengucu), Chamboco (Black Bulls), Nené (Abu Salim)
Midfielders: Dominguez (UD Songo), Alfonso Amade (Dunfermline Athletic), Manuel Kambala (Polokwane City), Keyns Abdala (Chaves), Joao Bonde (Ferroviário da Beira), Guima (Zira FC)
Forwards: Geny Catamo (Sporting Lisbon), Faizal Bangal (AC Mestre), Witi (Nacional), Gildo Vilanculos (Tadamon Sour), Chamito Alfandega (AC Viseu), Stanley Ratifo (Chemie Leipzig), Melque (UD Songo)
What are the host cities for AFCON 2025?
Agadir – Grand Stade d’Agadir (capacity – 41,144)
Casablanca – Complexe Sportif Mohammed V (45,000)
Fes – Complexe Sportif de Fes (35,468)
Marrakech – Grand Stade de Marrakech (41,245)
Rabat – Complexe Sportif Prince Moulay Abdellah (69,500)
Rabat – Stade Al Barid (18,000)
Rabat – Stade Olympique Annexe Complexe Sportif Prince Moulay Abdellah (21,000)
Rabat – Complexe Sportif Prince Heritier Moulay EL Hassan (22,000)
Tangier – Grand Stade de Tanger (75,600)
AFCON 2025 fixtures, full Africa Cup of Nations schedule
Sunday, December 21 2025
- Group A: Morocco 2-0 Comoros (Rabat)
Monday, December 22 2025
- Group A: Mali 1-1 Zambia (Casablanca)
- Group B: South Africa 2-1 Angola (Marrakech)
- Group B: Egypt 2-1 Zimbabwe (Agadir)
Tuesday, December 23 2025
- Group D: Senegal 3-0 Botswana (Tangie)
- Group D: DR Congo 1-0 Benin (Rabat)
- Group C: Nigeria 2-1 Tanzania (Fes)
- Group C: Tunisia 3-1 Uganda (Rabat)
Wednesday, December 24 2025
- Group E: Burkina Faso 2-1 Equatorial Guinea (Casablanca)
- Group E: Algeria 3-0 Sudan (Rabat)
- Group F: Ivory Coast 1-0 Mozambique (Marrakech)
- Group F: Cameroon 1-0 Gabon (Agadir)
Friday, December 26 2025
- Group B: Angola 1-1 Zimbabwe (Marrakech)
- Group B: Egypt 1-0 South Africa (Agadir)
- Group A: Zambia 0-0 Comoros (Casablanca)
- Group A: Morocco 1-1 Mali (Rabat)
Saturday, December 27 2025
- Group D: Benin 1-0 Botswana (Rabat)
- Group D: Senegal 1-1 DR Congo (Tangier)
- Group C: Uganda 1-1 Tanzania (Rabat)
- Group C: Nigeria 3-2 Tunisia (Fes)
Sunday, December 28 2025
- Group F: Gabon vs Mozambique (Agadir, 12:30)
- Group E: Equatorial Guinea vs Sudan (Casablanca, 15:00)
- Group E: Algeria vs Burkina Faso (Rabat, 17:30)
- Group F: Ivory Coast vs Cameroon, (Marrakech, 20:00)
Monday, December 29 2025
- Group B: Angola vs Egypt (Agadir, 16:00)
- Group B: Zimbabwe vs South Africa (Marrakech, 16:00)
- Group A: Comoros vs Mali (Casablanca, 19:00)
- Group A: Zambia vs Morocco (Rabat, 19:00)
Tuesday, December 30 2025
- Group C: Tanzania vs Tunisia (Rabat, 16:00)
- Group C: Uganda vs Nigeria (Fes, 16:00)
- Group D: Benin vs Senegal (Tangier, 19:00)
- Group D: Botswana vs DR Congo (Rabat, 19:00)
Wednesday, December 31 2025
- Group E: Equatorial Guinea vs Algeria (Rabat, 16:00)
- Group E: Sudan vs Burkina Faso (Casablanca, 16:00)
- Group F: Gabon vs Ivory Coast (Marrakech, 19:00)
- Group F: Mozambique vs Cameroon (Agadir, 19:00)
Africa Cup of Nations 2025 round of 16
Saturday, January 3 2026
- SR1: Group D winners vs Group B/E/F third-place (Tangier, 16:00)
- SR2: Group A runners-up vs Group C runners-up (Casablanca, 19:00)
Sunday, January 4
- SR3: Group A winners vs Group C/D/E third-place (Rabat, 16:00)
- SR4: Group B runners-up vs Group F runners-up (Rabat, 19:00)
Monday, January 5
- SR5: Group B winners vs Group A/C/D third-place (Agadir, 6pm)
- SR6: Group C winners vs Group A/B/F third-place (Fes, 8:30pm)
Tuesday, January 6
- SR7: Group E winners vs Group D runners-up (Rabat 2, 6pm)
- SR8: Group F winners vs Group E runners-up (Marrakech, 8:30pm)
Africa Cup of Nations 2025 quarter-finals
Friday, January 9
- QF1: Winner SR2 vs Winner SR1 (Tangier, 16:00)
- QF2: Winner SR4 vs Winner SR3 (Rabat, 19:00)
Saturday, January 10
- QF3: Winner SR7 vs Winner SR6 (Marrakech, 16:00)
- QF4: Winner SR5 vs Winner SR8 (Agadir, 19:00)
Africa Cup of Nations 2025 semi-finals
Wednesday, January 14
- SF1: Winner QF1 vs Winner QF4 (Tangier, 17:00)
- SF2: Winner QF3 vs Winner QF2 (Rabat, 20:00)
Africa Cup of Nations 2025 third-place match
Saturday, January 17
- SF1 vs SF2 losers (Casablanca, 16:00)
Africa Cup of Nations 2025 final
Sunday, January 18
- SF1 vs SF2 winners (Rabat, 19:00)