The Mares prevail vexatious conditions

The team on Friday afternoon beat Gabon 4-1 in the first leg of 2024 WAFCON first round of qualifiers at the Stade de Fransville in Gabon. The match was played in a nervy environment following a military coup at Gabon last month.

The Mares were not sparred from the developments in the central African state as the home side switched the match venue at the 11th hour. The match was initially scheduled in the capital city, but upon arrival the Mares were informed they have been fixtured in Fransville. They had to travel hours to reach the match destination and were at some point housed in an army base.