Gabon were thrashed 4-1 by Morocco at the Stade Adrar last Friday to start their AFCON qualifying campaign on a sour note.

Four penalties were awarded in the first half, with each side taking two - while Hakim Ziyech converted both for Morocco, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang missed his first spot-kick but converted the second to give the Gabonese a 2-1 lead at the break.

The Panthers had several opportunities to add a second and level the scores, but goals from Brahim Diaz and Ayoub El Kaabi ensured that Thierry Mouyouma's side never looked back.

Gabon, bottom of Group B, will be hoping for a change of fortunes when they take on Central African Republic on Tuesday in the first meeting between the two sides.

The hosts have enjoyed good results on home soil in recent times, winning their last two home games against Gambia and Kenya in World Cup qualifying.

Meanwhile, Central African Republic, who have never qualified for the AFCON, have made a promising start to their qualifying campaign.

Les Fauves beat Lesotho 3-1 at home last Thursday thanks to a first-half brace from Amiens SC striker Louis Mafouta and a second-half goal from Goduine Koyalipou.

With Morocco the clear favourites in Group B, CAR will be hoping to secure second place ahead of Gabon - and Tuesday's clash with the Gabonese looks like a crucial battle for that position.

Raoul Savoy's side have been in fine form since the start of the campaign, with four wins in five games - their only defeat in that time coming against Ghana in a World Cup qualifier.

However, the visitors have struggled on the road in recent times, going winless in their last four away matches, including two defeats to Ghana, a loss to Comoros and a draw with Mali.

Gabon possible starting lineup:

Mbaba; Ekomie, Appindangoye, Moucketou-Moussounda, Oyono; Biteghe, Kanga, Nziengui; Bouanga, Aubameyang, Babicka

Central African Republic possible starting lineup:

Youfeigane; Gambor, Youga, Ndobe, Tatolna; Baboula, Kondogbia, Solet, Namnganda; Koyalipou, Mafouta

Prediction:Gabon 3-1 Central African Republic

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