AFCON continues in Morocco this Christmas Eve with a spicy Central African derby in Group F.
Cameroon begin their quest for a sixth continental title against neighbours Gabon at the Adrar Stadium in Agadir. The Indomitable Lions arrive in Morocco under pressure after a turbulent build-up, while Gabon are looking to cause an upset despite a major injury blow to their talisman.
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The betting angle: Lions to roar or Panthers to pounce?
This Group F opener has “cagey affair” written all over it. Cameroon have endured a chaotic preparation, with reported tensions between Cameroon’s FA President Samuel Eto’o and the coaching staff dominating the headlines. However, they remain a tournament powerhouse and qualified unbeaten for these finals
Gabon, meanwhile, have been dealt a massive blow on the eve of the tournament. Star striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has been ruled out of this opening clash with a thigh injury sustained playing for Marseille. Without their all-time top scorer, the Panthers may struggle to break down a physical Cameroon defence.
History suggests a tight game—the last AFCON meeting between these two in 2017 ended in a 0-0 stalemate. With Cameroon struggling for goals recently and Gabon missing their main threat, a low-scoring contest looks highly likely.
- Our tip: Under 2.5 Goals.
- The longshot: Cameroon to win 1-0.
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📺 How to watch Cameroon vs Gabon
- Date: Wednesday, December 24, 2025
- Kick-off: 8:00pm GMT
- Venue: Adrar Stadium, Agadir
- TV Channel: Sky Sports Football & BBC iPlayer (UK Rights Holders)
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