Gabon coach José Antonio Camacho has put out a strong starting line up to face Guinea Bissau on Saturday in the Group A Africa Cup of Nations opening match at the Stade de Amitie in Libreville.

Before the tournament Camacho named a 26 man squad that he trimmed week ago retaining only three home based players.

Gabon will be seeking a win that will unable them take a early lead in the group in the competiton.

Pierre-Emerick Aubayemang of Borussia Dortmund will lead the hunt for goals.KV Ostend goalkeeper Didier Ovono will start between the sticks with Cardiff City Bruno Manga, Laval’s Aarln Ondele,Joahn Obianga and Adre Poko at the defence.

Meixian Hakka FC midfielder Deniss Bounga ,will be at the midfield together with Mario Rene Lamina and Sunderland Dideir Dong.

Gabon XI: Didier Ovono Èbang Janvier,Bruno Ecuele Manga,Aaron Appindangoye Ondele,Johann Obiang,André Biyogo Poko,Merlin Abdoulaye Tandjigora,Mario René Lemina,Didier Ndong Ibrahim, Denis Bouanga Athanasse,Malick Evouna,Pierre Emerick Aubameyang François (C)