Published September 29, 2026 · By the Goalorithm model desk
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Match report
Gabon beat Niger 2-0 in the Africa Cup of Nations - Qualification on Tuesday, September 29, with a 2-0 win for Gabon over Niger. The teams were level at half-time, 0-0, before Gabon finished with two goals and Niger with no goals; the match produced two goals overall.
The numbers
The shot count was 3 for Gabon and 4 for Niger, with 1 and 1 shots on target respectively. That is a close split in attempts and an equal tally of shots on target, despite the difference in the final score. The figures show that the result was not built on a clear gap in shooting volume. Gabon had 63% possession to Niger’s 37%, while the corner count was 3 for Gabon and 3 for Niger. The ball share favoured Gabon, but the corner totals were level. Saves were 1 for Gabon and 1 for Niger, adding another even measure to a match whose scoreline ultimately separated the sides. Taken together, the statistics point to a game with few shots on target and no advantage in corners for either team. The decisive difference is captured by the goals: Gabon scored, while Niger did not.