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Boupendza earns Gabon win over debutants Comoros Islands

January 10, 2022 Gabon's Andre Biyogo Poko in action with Comoros' Rafidine Abdullah REUTERS

Aaron Boupendza’s strike from a narrow angle sealed a dull 1-0 win for Gabon over Africa Cup of Nations debutants Comoros Islands in their opening Group C clash on Monday.

Gabon, who were missing talisman Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and influential midfielder Mario Lemina due to COVID-19 infections, never looked troubled and scored from one of only a few shots on target at the Stade Ahmadou Ahidjo.

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