AFCON: Gabon's history in the Africa Cup of NationsAFCON: Gabon's record edition by editionGabon entered the Africa Cup of Nations story rather late, but their appearances have often been defined by a...
AFCON: Gabon's history in the Africa Cup of Nations
AFCON: Gabon's record edition by edition
Gabon entered the Africa Cup of Nations story rather late, but their appearances have often been defined by a strong identity and a passionate home crowd capable of propelling the Panthers in decisive moments. Qualifying for the first time in 1994, the Gabonese national team has never lifted the trophy, but they've shown they can shake up the established order, especially during their most accomplished campaigns.
Their two most notable achievements remain the quarter-finals reached in 1996 and then in 2012—an edition co-hosted by Gabon, where the anticipation among fans reached extraordinary heights. More recently, Gabon returned to the knockout rounds in 2021, exiting in the round of 16 after a heartbreaking scenario—proof that this team can make an impact beyond the group stage.
Qualified for AFCON 2025, Gabon now hopes to turn this newfound consistency into a deeper run and establish themselves among Africa’s elite as the tournament enters a new era.
Here’s a summary of Gabon's AFCON appearances:
- 1994 (Tunisia): group stage
- 1996 (South Africa): quarter-finals
- 2000 (Ghana/Nigeria): group stage
- 2010 (Angola): group stage
- 2012 (Gabon/Equatorial Guinea): quarter-finals
- 2015 (Equatorial Guinea): group stage
- 2017 (Gabon): group stage
- 2021 (Cameroon): round of 16
- 2025 (Morocco): qualified
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