Gabon U23 will look to make an impact when they face Tunisia U23 in the first leg of their Africa Cup of Nations U23 qualifying tie on Thursday, 12 November.
The match will kick off at 18:00 at the Stade Olympique de Sousse, with the Gabonese side arriving in Tunisia determined to begin the two-legged contest on a positive note.
Ondo confident in Gabon squad
Assistant manager Brice Ondo said the Pantheres U23 squad was in good condition ahead of the opening match. Speaking to Gaboneco, he said the players had prepared well and were approaching the fixture with confidence.
Gabon will now aim to convert that belief into a strong performance against a Tunisia side with home advantage.
The Gabonese coaching staff are targeting a result that would put Tunisia under pressure from the first leg and give their team a favourable position ahead of the return match.
Franceville return in five days
Gabon’s objective is to win in Sousse, although a draw would also be viewed as a positive outcome before the second meeting between the teams.
The two sides will meet again five days after Thursday’s game, with the second leg scheduled to take place in Franceville.
That makes the first match particularly important for the Pantheres U23, who want to secure the best possible result in Tunisia before completing the tie on home ground.