Gabon national team head coach Thierry Mouyouma will unleash, the well-rested, former Arsenal captain Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang in their Sunday’s , 2026 World Cup qualifier, clash against Harambee Stars.Kenya will host the star-studded Gabon on from 4pm (East African Time) seeking the second win in Group F of the qualifiers and revenge the 2-1 defeat suffered in the first leg, played in November last year.Their bid for the three points will not be an easy one, as Mouyouma assured that Aubameyang will be deployed to keep the Kenyan back line busy.##NAJAVA_MECA_8799841##Mouyouma revealed that Aubameyang missed Thursday’s 3-0 win over Seychelles due to accumulation of yellow cards, but will be available to face Stars.The former Barcelona striker was cautioned against Ivory Coast and The Gambia making him ineligible to add goals to his national team tally in the clash against Seychelles.”Aubameyang will play tommorow. He did not play against Seychelles due to a yellow card. He is fit. The most important thing for us is to win tommorow or draw at the very least,” revealed the 49-year-old after he led the team to feel the pitch at Nyayo.The millions FKF has made from sale of tickets for Harambee Stars vs Gabon matchDespite the availability of the former Chelsea man, Mouyouma reckons that it will not be a walk in the park for his side, that is chasing the first qualification to the World Cup. The former defender conceded to having an idea of Harambee Stars coach Benni McCarthy’s style of play and watched part of the team’s 3-3 draw against The Gambia. The fact that Football Kenya Federation (FKF) has sold out tickets for the match, which means that the facility will be full, will not make things easy for the visitors. Benni McCarthy baffled by Engin Firat overlooking Mohammed Bajaber”It is always good to play in a full stadium. Playing in a World Cup qualifier is a motivation for us. Our flag and anthem will also inspire us to give our best. We anticipate, physical, strong and a bit of technical Kenya,” said Mouyouma. A win for Stars will breathe life into their hopes for a ticket to the World Cup, as they will move to three points within the reach of Gabon and four behind Ivory Coast.
