I. Coast, Ghana on course with Gabon a threat

Zambia, Ivory Coast, Gabon and Ghana appear the likely winners of the 2012 Cup of Nations quarter-finals across central Africa this weekend.

Gabon and BHP Billiton have Belinga deal: govt official

LIBREVILLE (Reuters) - Gabon and mining firm BHP Billiton have reached a deal over the Belinga iron ore concession in Gabon after it was taken off China's CMEC, a government official from the Central African nation's government told Reuters on Friday. CMEC secured rights to the Belinga with a 2007 deal. But the project was shrouded in controversy and stalled first over concerns raised about ...

Gabon give away tickets in attempt to fill stadium

LIBREVILLE (Reuters) - Free tickets are being offered in an attempt to fill up Gabon's stadiums at the African Nations Cup but even that measure is failing to bring in spectators. Organisers, concerned at a negative image caused by empty stands at matches not involving the home team, have been handing out tickets to encourage better attendance but with little success. They will try again on ...

Gabon beats Tunisia 1-0 to top Group C

Gabon extended its dream start at the African Cup of Nations on Tuesday by beating Tunisia 1-0 to seal top spot in Group C. Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang hit his third goal in three games to set off the co-host's celebrations at Stade de Franceville after its third straight win at the tournament. The striker collected a pass from Daniel Cousin in the 62nd minute, cut inside and shot past goalkeeper...

Gabon maintain perfect run, Morocco deny Niger

Gabon continued their charmed run at the Africa Cup of Nations on Tuesday, toppling Tunisia to emerge from the first round with a perfect nine points.

Mohican-haired Aubameyang a cut above for Gabon

Gabon's Mohican-haired forward Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, arguably the best performer at the African Nations Cup, scored again to give the co-hosts a 1-0 win over under-strength Tunisia in Franceville on Tuesday.

Perfect Gabon top table after beating Tunisia

Co-hosts Gabon defeated Tunisia 1-0 here Tuesday to finish top of Africa Cup of Nations Group A with a perfect nine points from three matches.

African Cup: Gabon sails through as Group C winner

Gabon sailed through to the quarterfinals of the African Cup of Nations as the surprise Group C winner on Tuesday, leaving the last two quarterfinal places to be decided on the final day of group matches.

African Cup: Gabon, Morocco earn shutout wins

Gabon sailed through to the quarterfinals of the African Cup of Nations as the surprise Group C winner on Tuesday, leaving the last two quarterfinal places to be decided on the final day of group matches.

Gabon 1-0 Tunisia

Co-hosts Gabon finish top of Group C at the Africa Cup of Nations after beating Tunisia 1-0 in Franceville.