YAOUNDE: Aaron Boupendza stepped up in the absence of Covid-stricken Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang to earn Gabon a 1-0 victory over Africa Cup of Nations debutants Comoros on Monday .
Qatar-based Boupendza struck the lone goal on 16 minutes, smashing the ball high past Comoros goalkeeper Ali Ahamada from a tight angle after being played in by Louis Ameka Autchanga. The Indian Ocean islanders are one of two teams appearing at the continental tournament for the first time, along with Gambia.
Gabon are participating for the eighth time. They have twice advanced to the last eight, in 1996 and 2012.
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