Gabon name African Nations Cup squad

New Delhi: Gabon coach Alain Giresse has named the following 23-man squad for the African Nations Cup finals, which kick off in Angola on Jan. 10:

Goalkeepers: Yves Bitseki Moto (US Bitam), Claude Boris Nguema (Telestars), Didier Ovono (Le Mans) Defenders: Ernest Akouassaga (Nantes), Georges Ambourouet (Makedonija Skopje), Moise Brou Apanga (Brest), Arsene do Marcolino (Les Herbiers), Bruno Ecuele Manga (Angers), Rodrigue Moudounga (Mangasport), Erwin Nguema (Coton Sport)Midfielders: Alain Djissikadie (TP Mazembe Englebert), Thierry Issiemou (US Monastir), Paul Kessany (Istres), Bruno Zita Mbanangoye (Sivasspor), Cedric Moubamba (Dhofar), Stephane Nguema (Stade Rennes), Jean Stephane Yessi Achi Aman (Mangasport)Forwards: Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang (OSC Lille), Willy Aubameyang (Eupen), Daniel Cousin (Hull City), Fabrice do Marcolino (Laval), Roguy Meye (Ankaraspor), Eric Mouloungui (Nice) Bureau Report