LIBREVILLE, Gabon — The Gabonese Football Federation (Fégafoot) president, Pierre-Alain Mounguengui, has expressed his admiration for the tenure of Thierry Mouyouma as head coach of the national team, the Panthères du Gabon. During a press conference on July 16, 2026, Mounguengui highlighted Mouyouma’s achievements, despite the latter’s departure from the role earlier this year. Mouyouma took over the national team during a challenging period, concurrently preparing for the Africa Cup of Nations (CAN) and the FIFA World Cup qualifiers.
Fégafoot noted that Mouyouma’s leadership led to a successful qualification for the CAN and an impressive run in the World Cup qualifiers, finishing as one of the best second-placed teams, losing only to the defending African champion in front of their home crowd. Despite the team’s early exit from the CAN in Morocco, Mounguengui emphasized that Mouyouma’s overall performance should not be overshadowed. He stated that if it were up to him, Mouyouma would still be the coach of the Panthères du Gabon, acknowledging him as one of the best coaches on the continent.
The federation’s decision to terminate Mouyouma’s contract in January 2026 was met with controversy, with some suggesting doubts about his continued involvement with the national team.
However, Mounguengui’s recent comments seem to indicate that Mouyouma’s experience and influence will continue to be valuable to Fégafoot.
The transition at the helm of the Panthères du Gabon has been a topic of interest, with Sébastien Migné’s appointment as the new head coach raising questions about the team’s future direction. Despite the uncertainty, Mouyouma’s impact on Gabonese football remains undeniable, as he has been a key figure in the sport for several years.
*Additional reporting by ImNews | Sources consulted: 5*
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