Gabon edged Gambia 4–3 in a thrilling World Cup qualifier in Group F, claiming a narrow away victory in a high-scoring encounter. Playing in a 4–3–3 formation, Gabon's attacking setup proved decisive against Gambia's 4–4–2 defensive structure, though both sides found the net multiple times in what proved an open, end-to-end affair. The result leaves Gabon with a crucial three points in their qualification campaign, while Gambia, despite scoring three goals at home, fell just short in a closely contested match. This victory strengthens Gabon's position in the group standings as qualification progresses.