Gabon host Niger in Group A of the Africa Cup of Nations 2027 qualifiers on Tuesday, with the two sides approaching the match from contrasting positions.
The Pantheres are looking to recover from a disappointing start at home, while the Mena will aim to build on their opening victory. Kick-off is at 19:00 GMT at Stade de Franceville in Franceville.
The match will be broadcast by Canal+ Sport Afrique, Gabon Television, beIN Sports and Super Sport.
Gabon began their qualifying campaign with a 0-2 defeat by Morocco and have won only one of their past 15 matches in all competitions. They will therefore be under pressure to take points from their second Group A fixture, particularly in front of their home supporters.
Niger, by contrast, made a positive start by beating Lesotho 2-1. Oumar Sako was among the scorers in that victory, which gives the Mena added confidence before their trip to Gabon.
The fixture is finely balanced historically. The two countries have met seven times in all competitions, with Gabon recording four wins and Niger three.
However, Niger claimed victory in the most recent encounter. The Mena won 4-3 against Gabon in Niamey on 6 June 2025, in a high-scoring contest.
Match details
Date: Tuesday 29 September 2026
Kick-off: 19:00 GMT
Venue: Stade de Franceville, Franceville
Broadcasters: Canal+ Sport Afrique, Gabon Television, beIN Sports and Super Sport
Prediction
Gabon are expected to try to respond to their defeat by Morocco, while Niger arrive with momentum after their success against Lesotho. The match is likely to be competitive, with home advantage potentially helping the Pantheres.
A draw is considered a plausible result, although the prediction from Africafoot is a 2-1 win for Gabon.
The betting odds listed by 1xbet are 1.60 for a Gabon victory, 3.39 for a draw and 3.85 for a Niger win.
The fixture will be Gabon’s second match of the Africa Cup of Nations 2027 qualifying campaign.
