AFCON: Gabon targets strong finish against Ivory Coast- Mouyouma

Gabon national team coach Thierry Mouyouma has stressed the importance of winning their final Africa Cup of Nations fixture against Ivory Coast on Wednesday.

The Panthers and the African champions will meet at the Grand Stade de Marrakech, with different objectives for each side. Already eliminated, Gabon will be looking to finish the tournament on a positive note and deliver a performance that reflects their ambitions.

Meanwhile, Ivory Coast, will be aiming to confirm first place in the knockout stage. Despite the elimination, coach Mouyouma insists the Panthers will be ready to give the Elephants a difficult game.

Gabon want to finish well

“Despite the disappointment, the team is ready. We are competitors. We have one last match to play against Côte d’Ivoire, the reigning African champions. It is a special match because it will be our final game of this competition,” Mouyouma told CAFOnline.com.

“We want to finish well, especially against an opponent who will be playing for first place in the group.”

Gabon player Johann Obiang, said: “As the coach said, we were disappointed but the group remains focused. We want to finish this competition properly, just as we wanted to start it well. We will play to win.

“This group is made up of competitors, and we have been building something together for several years.”

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