Gabon qualify for AfroCan 2027 afta dem edge Cameroon 83-80, before dem control their second match against Congo 86-58 for Zone 4 qualifying tournament for Douala. The victory don lock in second appearance for final tournament, wey dey just below AfroBasket.
The Panthères don finish their qualifying campaign through hard work, resilience and the contribution of their players. Their performance also give dem courage for the tournament for Rwanda, wey Gabon go seek to improve on the 9th place wey dem get for previous edition for Angola for 2023.
One priority na to keep develop Elysé Darcy Makambo, wey be 20, and Hermann Boukosso Igwe, 25. Both shine for Gabon during the weekend, while the coaching staff also plan to bring back the sharpness and competitive level wey dem expect from the experienced players.
Gabon go now depend on better competition from domestic leagues, the federation and more commitment to the preparation programme as dem build towards Kigali 2027. The team return home with the Zone 4 qualifying trophy, but captain Samuel Steeve Ndong, Fégabab president Willy Conrad Asseko and coach Johd Masnoudji all say say to keep doing this, dem need the right foundations for success for the highest level.
