Overview
Gabon is a member of the Confederation of African Football and plays in the Central African (UNIFFAC) zone. The men's national team, known as the Panthers, has played 407 recorded internationals since 1960, winning 142 of them (34.9%).
Gabon have played at 9 AFCON finals without winning the title.
On current form our Elo rating places Gabon 22nd in Africa and 111th in the world.
With about 2.6 million people and its capital in Libreville, Gabon has produced 152 notable footballers footballers in our database.
Famous Gabonese footballers
Pierre-Emerick AubameyangGabon · Deportivo de A Coruña
Mario LeminaGabon · Galatasaray S.K.
Frédéric BulotGabon · b. 1990
Bruno Ecuele MangaGabon · Dijon FCO
Aaron BoupendzaGabon · b. 1996
Lévy MadindaGabon · b. 1992
Willy AubameyangGabon · b. 1987
Guélor KangaGabon · AC Sparta Prague
Didier OvonoGabon · b. 1983
André Biyogo PokoGabon · Göztepe S.K.
Didier Ibrahim NdongGabon · Dijon FCO
Daniel CousinGabon · b. 1977
Most capped
Top scorers (match database)
- Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang
- Denis Bouanga
- Jim Allevinah
- Guy Roger Nzamba
- Théodore Nzue Nguema
- Daniel Cousin
- Bruno Zita Mbanangoyé
- Stéphane N'Guéma
Where Gabonese players play
15 active Gabonese players are currently at clubs outside Gabon. The most common destinations:
Clubs and leagues in Gabon
Main competitions: Gabon Championnat National D1.
- AS Mangasportfounded 1962
- FC 105 Librevillefounded 1975
- US Bitamfounded 1946
- CF Mounanafounded 2006
- Missile FCfounded 2003
- Sapins FCfounded 2010
- USM Librevillefounded 1978
- Delta Téléstar Gabon Télécom FCfounded 2002
- Sogéa FCfounded 1993
- AS Stade Mandjifounded 1962
Where Gabonese footballers are born
10 Gabon internationals were born abroad, most often in France (7), Congo (1), Ivory Coast (1). See the diaspora →
Stadiums
- Stade Omar BongoLibreville
- Stade d'AngondjéLibreville
- Stade de FrancevilleFranceville
- Stade d'OyemOyem
- Stade de Port-GentilPort-Gentil
- Stade Henri-SylvozMoanda
Strength over time
Year-end Elo rating of Gabon. Elo history →
Frequently asked questions
What is the nickname of the Gabon national team?
Gabon are nicknamed the Panthers.
How many times have Gabon won AFCON?
Gabon have won the Africa Cup of Nations 0 times.
Have Gabon played at the World Cup?
No, Gabon have not qualified for a World Cup finals tournament yet.
Who is the top scorer for Gabon?
In our match database, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang leads with 21 goals. Goal data is most complete for tournament matches.
Who is the most famous Gabonese footballer?
By international recognition, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang is the best-known Gabonese footballer in our database, followed by Mario Lemina and Frédéric Bulot.
What is the biggest stadium in Gabon?
Stade Omar Bongo is the largest football stadium in Gabon in our records, with a capacity of 45,000.