GABON

If practice makes perfect, outsiders Gabon could take African Nations Cup Group B rivals South Africa, the Democratic Republic of Congo and Algeria by storm. The Azingo Nationale played 15 warm-up matches between October and January and spent several weeks at a training camp in Brazil, the home of fiery coach Antonio Dumas. Gabon will not lack confidence as they defeated South Africa at home in the qualifying competition and a team captained by veteran Francois Amegasse is well versed in the rigours of international football. Striker Theodore Nzue Nguema was the leading scorer in the qualifying rounds with six goals and defensive kingpin Guy-Roger Nzeng benefits from playing his club football with top South African outfit Orlando Pirates.

Coach

Antonio Dumas (Brazil)

Squad

Armand Ossey

Bruno Zita Mbanangoye

Cedric Moubamba

Chantry Muie Nguema

Constant Tamboucha

Daniel Cousin

Dieudonne Mouyouma

Dieudonni Londo

Eric Engo-Ondo

Frangois Amegasse

Germain Mendome

Guy-Roger Nzeng

Henri Antchouet

Jacques Deckoussou

Jean-Martin Mouloungui

Jonas Ogandaga

Michel Souamas

Rene Nsi-Akue

Shiva Nzighou

Theodore Nzue Nguema

Tristan Mombo

Yves Nzaboutamba