Gabon coach describes Morocco as a monster ahead of anticipated clash

Gabon continue their preparations for the match against the national team of Morocco on Friday evening in the Africa Cup of Nations Qualification 2027, as French coach Sébastien Migné aims to rebuild the "Panthers" on collective foundations after a phase he described as difficult in recent months.

Ménig, who took over as coach of the Gabon national team last July, is leading his team's preparations in Morocco, having overseen the first two training sessions at the Moulay Rachid Sports Complex for Youth and Childhood in Bouznika, after all players arrived and the squad was complete.

The French coach has prioritized behavioral aspects and enhancing harmony among players at the start of his mission, preferring to focus on building a collective mentality before delving into technical and tactical details. He emphasized that developing the 'mentality' is a priority at this stage.

Ménig has stated that the Gabon national team needs to regain its balance through teamwork after a difficult period recently, emphasizing that relying solely on individual skills will not be enough to change the team's situation.

The French coach pointed out the importance of building better relationships among players on the pitch, as well as improving communication and harmony between different lines, in order to present a different image during the upcoming phase.

Minaig spoke about facing Morocco, describing the Moroccan national team as a 'monster', but he also emphasized that his interest is not only related to the outcome of the upcoming match, but extends to the project of building a team capable of competing in the long term.

The French coach emphasized the need for his players to approach every match with a winning mentality, considering that the current preparation period represents an important opportunity to get to know the group better and work on regaining the feeling of competition.

Regarding the aspects that need development within the Gabon national team, Ménig did not link the required improvements to a specific position or line, explaining that the entire system is required to work in a cohesive manner to achieve the desired progress.