Gabon and Kenya meet for the first time in the FIFA World Cup Qualifiers at Stade de Franceville on November 16, 2023, kicking off at 16:00 UTC.
Gabon vs Kenya
Date: 16/11/2023
Time: 16:00 UTC
Venue: Stade de Franceville
Gabon have lost 3 of their last 4 games in all competitions, they have been on poor form recently they will face Kenya without their veteran striker Pierre Aubameyang who has not called in FIFA World Cup Qualifying – CAF squad following a fall out with the National team manager. Kenya have had a mixture of results with inconsistency of form, their last outing they drew to 2-2 with Russia in an international friendly game in October. We expect an evenly contested match between Gabon and Kenya, Bookmaker Ratings predict Gabon to draw against Kenya.
Prediction #1: Draw
Gabon have registered over 1,5 match goals in their last 3 games in all competitions including a 1-1 draw against Guinea in an International friendly in October, while Kenya face Gabon from a 2-2 scoreline against Russia in October. Bookmaker Ratings predict over 2,5 match goals in this FIFA World Cup qualifiers match.
Prediction #2: Over 1,5 match goals
Gabon in the last 5 games: 3 losses, 1 draw and 1 win. Their last outing they drew 1-1 against Guinea in October, they have conceded in all their last four games in all competitions. They are poorly defensive wise and we expect Kenya to net goals against this poor Gabon defense line.
Kenya in recent 5 games: 2 wins, 2 losses and a 2-2 draw against Russia in an International friendly in October. Harambee Stars have been in crisis of poor management and their poor form has mainly come from poor management including unfair selection of the National Team.
Predicted Starting Lineups for Gabon vs Kenya
Gabon: Mbaba Loyce, Ecuele Manga Bruno, Obissa Sidney, Oyono Anthony, Obiang Johann, Lemina Mario, Kanga Guelor, Sambissa David, Bounga Denis, Babicka Shavy, Allevinah Jim
Kenya: Patrick Matasi, Nabi Kibunguchy, Hanif Wesonga, Duke Abuya, Timothy Ouma, Duncan Otieno, Teddy Okumu, Rooney Onyango, Masud Juma, Michael Olunga, Moses Shummah