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Comoros 0-1 Gabon: Aaron Boupendza's first-half strike earns victory over Les Coelacantes, as Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang's side make strong start to AFCON

Gabon made an ideal start to their Africa Cup of Nations campaign, following their 1-0 victory over Comoros on Monday.

Aaron Boupendza's first-half strike was the difference between the two sides, as Gabon strode to victory without Arsenal's Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang.

Comoros, who are 132nd in the FIFA world rankings, will be disappointed with the result after a valiant performance.

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Aaron Boupendza (left) scored the goal that won Gabon all three points in their AFCON opener
Boupendza wheeled away to celebrate his country's first goal of the tournament