Kenya vs Gabon Prediction, Preview, Predicted Lineups and Team News | World Cup Qualifiers

Kenya vs Gabon Preview

• Competition: World Cup Qualifiers
• Date: Sunday, 23 March
• Kick-Off Time: 01:00 PM GMT
• Venue: Nyayo National Stadium

The Kenya vs Gabon match will be played on Sunday, 23 March at the Nyayo National Stadium as both teams will lock horns in a crucial encounter in World Cup Qualifiers.

Kenya's first international match of the year ended in a 3-3 draw against Gambia. Even though both team's head coaches didn't the game but surely both teams attacking displays made their fans enjoy the game. This game showed the attacking prowess of Kenya but also highlighted their poor defence. Benni McCarthy needs to work on his team's defence as Gabon has players of high quality who can exploit the home team's weakness in the upcoming fixture. Kenya has played five games in which they have won once, drawn three games, and lost once, with six points on the table they are sitting at the fourth spot. They will have to make sure to not drop points in the upcoming fixtures as they will look forward to getting high up in the table in the upcoming fixtures.

On the other hand, Gabon started their first international game of the year with a comfortable win over Seychelles in which they won the game by 3-0. With this win, Gabon have become the table toppers as they have 12 points on the board. Gabon's team has experienced as well as young players which brings in a lot of stability in the team. They are a balanced side who have a very strong attack and defence and surely they will make things difficult for the home side in the upcoming fixture. Previously Gabon have faced Kenya once in which they won by 2-1 and once again they will look to do the same. This will be a mouthwatering clash for sure.

Kenya Team News

All the players are fit and no injury concerns are going into the match, even the new players who have been called into the camps have adapted themselves seamlessly.

Gabon Team News

Similarly, the away side also doesn't have any injury concerns going into this fixture, and all of their players are available for selection.

Kenya vs Gabon Predicted Lineups

Kenya Predicted Lineup (4-2-3-1):

Goalkeeper: Ian Otieno

Defenders: Ronny Onyango, Daniel, Brian Mandela, Erick Ouma

Midfielders: Anthony Akumu, Richard Odada

Forwards: Abdoulie Sanyang, Ismael Gonzalaez, John Avire, Michael Olunga

Gabon Predicted Lineup (4-3-3):

Goalkeeper: Mbaba

Defenders: Oyono, Ecuele Manga, Mboula, Obiang

Midfielder: Kanga, Loufilou, Biteghe

Forwards: Allevinah, Babicka, Bouanga

Kenya vs Gabon Head-to-Head Record

They have only faced once against each other and Gabon won that fixture.

Key Players to Watch in Kenya vs Gabon

Michael Olunga (Kenya)

Olunga is a player who is known for his clinical finishing and is a player who is lethal in front of the goal. He is a tall and very strong player who makes the opponent feel quite intimidated by his presence. Wherever he has played he has scored a lot of goals, he is an experienced talisman who has played 64 games for Kenya in which he has scored 31 goals. Currently, he is playing for a Qatari-based club named Al-Duhail and is a key player for them. He will be the biggest headache for Gabon's defence in the upcoming clash. Olunga is a player who can score from anywhere and any part of the pitch, he does not shy away from making a decision himself and backs himself with his performance. In 15 matches for Al -Duhail this season he has scored 11 goals and has provided two assists.

Denis Bouanga (Gabon)

Bouanga is the main player for Gabon as he is the one who takes charge of scoring goals. He is a versatile player who can play as a winger and also as a striker. Currently, he is playing for Major League Soccer's Los Angeles FC which is one of the biggest clubs in America. Earlier he used to play in Ligue 1 as he was born and brought up in France. Till now he has played 46 matches for Gabon and he has scored 13 goals for them. Even though he is not very tall, due to his pace and acceleration he can beat players who are way more bigger than him. With his dribbling, he can take on players without any hesitation and fear. Even though he hasn't played a lot this season but yet he was called to the camp shows his value and importance.

Kenya vs Gabon Prediction

Gabon are currently in fine form and they are probably the best team till now in the qualifiers but facing Kenya away from home will be a different test altogether. This will be an exciting fixture for sure and as both teams like to play attacking football the fans will enjoy this fixture. Most probably this match will end in a draw.

Predicted Score: Kenya 1-1 Gabon

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