Gabon vs Mozambique Prediction & Betting Tips (28 December)

Gabon has revenge to take in this African Cup of Nations to compensate for its disappointment of non-qualification for the World Cup, beaten in November by Nigeria in the play-off semi-final 4-1 after extra time. And yet, against Cameroon on the first day, the Gabonese did not secure the point of the draw by losing by the smallest of margins 1-0. As a reminder, in 2023, Pierre-Aymerick Aubameyang's partners had not even qualified for the CAN and they have not reached the quarter-finals since 2012. For its part, Mozambique, never out of the groups in its history at the CAN, really wants to play the role of spoilsport in a very dense group.

Like Gabon, Mozambique started with a defeat, against the defending champion, Ivory Coast, with the smallest of scores 1-0. A new defeat which comes on top of the two setbacks in friendly matches between November and December against Morocco 1-0 and Angola 4-1. During the World Cup qualifiers, the Mambas finished 3rd in their group with a total of 18 points, equal to Uganda. 

For Gabon, announced injured and absent during J1, the coach had nothing to do with the physical state of Aubayemang (80 caps), quickly entering days to drastically change the course of play, in vain. The Marseillais is very fit and will once again be on the match sheet despite a possible injury that prevents him from playing 100%. Note the non-call-up of Do Marcolino (10 selections). The Gabonese group is very interesting on paper with the contributions of Bouanga (LAFC, 52 sels, 15 goals), defenders Ecuele-Manga (ex-Lorient, 110 sels, 9 goals), Obiang (Orléans), Ekomié (Angers), Mboula (Metz). Offensively, we find the interesting Allevinah (Angers, 36 sels, 10 goals), entered in the 2nd part of the 2nd half in place of Openda (Bordeaux) against Cameroon. In the heart of the game, midfielders Mario Lemina (Galatasaray, 40 sel, 5 goals) and Ndong (54 sel) were also called up, both from Lorient, as well as the experienced Kanga (83 sel) and Poko (83 sel, ex-Bordeaux).

Within this Mozambican selection, note the withdrawals of defenders Nanani (26 sel) and Chico (41 sel), midfielder Pepo (13 caps, 2 goals) and striker Clesio (55 caps, 8 goals). Midfielder Nene was not ready to participate in the first day against the Ivorians. On the other hand, to evoke the major elements of this selection, let us mention the names of the defenders Langa (Pafos, 34 sels), Reinildo Mandava (Sunderland, 45 sels) and the central defender passed by Rennes, Mexer (63 sels), the veteran midfielder Domingues (103 sels, 16 goals) and the attackers Witi (Nacional, 42 sels, 4 goals) and Catamo (Sporting, 39 salts, 13 goals). Against Ivory Coast, the three midfielders: Alfons Amade (18 caps), Guima (21 caps) and Manuel Kambala (39 caps) all started as starters. 

• Summary: Gabon is going head to head with Mozambique starting on 28 Dec 2025 at 12:30 UTC at Stade Adrar stadium, Agadir city, Morocco. The match is a part of the Africa Cup of Nations, Group F .
• Gabon Feedinco Rating: 6.79
• Mozambique Feedinco Rating: 6.83