LIBREVILLE, Gabon — 10 March 2026 (AGP) – Anicet Yala, a 50-year-old Gabonese football technician, has been appointed as the interim head coach of the Gabon national football team, it was confirmed by sources close to the Gabonese Football Federation (Fégafoot).
The appointment comes just days before the team is set to participate in the FIFA Series friendly tournament in Uzbekistan.
According to the sources, Yala will take over the vacant position until a permanent selectionneur is named.
Officials commented on the matter. Gabon is scheduled to face Uzbekistan in the tournament, which will take place in Tashkent on March 27, followed by a match against Trinidad and Tobago four days later.
The interim appointment of Yala indicates a short — term solution for the national team, as they prepare for international competition.
With no immediate details on the process for selecting a permanent coach, fans and football enthusiasts are keeping a close eye on the situation. Further details are expected as the national team prepares for its upcoming matches.
Yala’s background in football, along with his new role as interim coach, are expected to be factors in Gabon’s strategy moving forward.
