Gabon 2-0 Niger – Match Highlights (African Nations Cup)

African Cup of Nations co-hosts Gabon got off to a flier with a 2-0 Group C victory over Niger in Libreville.

Goals from star man Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and Stephane N’Guema put the hosts 2-0 up at half-time and they should have scored more against a spirited but limited Niger side, who were enthusiastic enough on their Nations Cup debut but made repeated errors in defence and offered little going forward.

Victory was essential for Gabon if they are to escape a very tough group including North African rivals Tunisia and Morocco, whose derby clash follows on Monday.

And as expected Gabon – as hosts and with the greater European experience in their ranks – were the dominant force in front of a packed home crowd at the Stade d’Angondje.