Gabon completed an impressive comeback, defeating Gambia 3-2 in their World Cup qualifying fixture at Stade de Franceville.
The victory propelled Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang’s team to second place in Group F, just one point behind leaders Ivory Coast.
Despite falling behind in the first half, Gabon rallied in the second half with goals from Jim Allevinah, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, and Denis Bouanga.
The Gambia fought back with a goal from Ebou Adams, but Gabon held on for the win.
The result puts Gabon in a strong position in the group, while Gambia sits in fourth place.
Meanwhile, Burundi are two points further back after their 3-1 win away against Seychelles in neutral Morocco.
Tuesday’s African World Cup qualifying results
South Sudan 0-3 Sudan (Group B)
Lesotho 0-1 Rwanda (Group C)
South Africa 3-1 Zimbabwe (Group C)
Angola 1-1 Cameroon (Group D)
Cape Verde 1-0 Libya (Group D)
Congo 0-6 Morocco (Group E)
Zambia 0-1 Tanzania (Group E)
Gabon 3-2 The Gambia (Group F)
Kenya 0-0 Ivory Coast (Group F)
Seychelles 1-3 Burundi (Group F)
Mauritius 2-1 Eswatini (Group G)
Chad 0-2 Comoros (Group I)
Madagascar 0-0 Mali (Group I)
