Gabon began their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification campaign with a commanding 3-0 victory over Seychelles on March 21, 2025. The match, part of the CAF qualification group stage, saw The Panthers dominate from the outset at their home stadium, showcasing their superior quality. Gabon opened the scoring within the first fifteen minutes, settling any early nerves, and added a second before halftime to take firm control of the contest. The third goal arrived in the second half, effectively sealing the match result and allowing the hosts to manage the game comfortably. Seychelles struggled to create clear-cut chances against a well-organized Gabonese defense, with the home goalkeeper rarely tested. This comprehensive win gives Gabon a perfect start in their quest to reach the World Cup, providing a vital three points and a significant goal difference boost. For Seychelles, the heavy defeat is a difficult start to a challenging qualification group. The Gabon manager expressed pleasure with the performance and the clean sheet, while his Seychelles counterpart acknowledged the gulf in class and the need to regroup for the next fixture.