Good afternoon, football fans. This afternoon we bring to you live text commentary of the opening match of the African Cup of Nations which sees hosts Gabon taking on minnows Guinea-Bissau at Stade d'Angondjé. ‘The Panthers’ are hosting the competition for the second time in five years and will hope to do better than their quarter-final appearance in 2012. The visitors – and massive underdogs - are competing in their first ever AFCON but their record in qualifying suggests they could more than a match for Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and his team mates.

TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations / Group Stage

Stade de l'Amitié / 14.01.2017

Gabon

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Guinea-Bissau

P. Aubameyang(55')

J. Soares(90+2')

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ByAlex Chick

Updated 14/01/2017 at 17:55 GMT

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Highlights

End of 2nd Half

FULL-TIME! A late, late goal from Guinea-Bissau's Juary Soares gives the minnows their first ever point at an international tournament. The home supporters boo their side off. Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang had given Gabon the lead seven minutes after the restart but the Panthers retreated back into their shell and allowed the visitors back into the game.

90'+1

THREE minutes of added on time to play. Will Guinea-Bissau be brave and play for a winner?

90'

GOAAAALLLLLL! Guinea-Bissau are level!!! Soares heads the minnows level. Gabon are left shell-shocked.

Goal

J. Soares

Guinea-Bissau

89'

The hosts have everyone back as Guinea-Bissau throw men forward for a free-kick in the last minute of normal time.

87'

Gabon make their third and final change; Angoue replacing Malick Evouna.

85'

We're into the final five minutes! Dramatic scenes in Gabon as the hosts desperately try to hold on for a single-goal victory....

83'

CHANCE! Mendy is left unmarked in the penalty area but the substitute can only head it straight at the goalkeeper. Either side and it was in. A wasted opportunity for Guinea-Bissau!

82'

Guinea-Bissau win another free-kick as the visitors cramp up the pressure! Gabon make a change before the set-piece can be taken, Andre Poko replacing Tandjigora.

81'

Gabon are dropping deeper and deeper as the clock ticks down. A free-kick is sent into the hosts' penalty area but Ndong bravely heads the danger away.

79'

The game has fallen rather flat. A second goal would prove crucial but which side, if any, will score it?

76'

Premier League managers may be interested to know Rudinilson Silva is a free-agent. Or perhaps not...

75'

CLOSE! Gabon fail to clear the corner delivery, it falls to Rudinilson Silva who is allowed to turn inside the area but he screws his shot just wide of the goal. Another warning shot to the hosts who are looking increasingly vulnerable.

74'

Piqueti's shot is deflected and Guinea-Bissau have a corner now. They make a change before the set-piece is taken as Adulai Aldair replaces Junior.

Aldair

Guinea-Bissau

Off

F. Júnior

Guinea-Bissau

73'

GABON SUB: A disappointing day for Juventus' Lemina is brought to an end as he is replaced by Guelor Kanga.

G. Kanga

Gabon

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M. Lemina

Gabon

71'

Not for the first time today, the Gabon players back off Toni Silva, and the midfielder has space to have a pop at goal but the effort is sent straight at Ovono.

70'

Gabon have taken their foot off the pass in recent moments - have Guinea-Bissau got a sting in their tail?

67'

CLOSE! It's the sort of chance Aubameyang puts away for his club but he can't find the target for Gabon as he snatches at a first-time half-volley from inside the area.

65'

GUINEA-BISSAU SUB: Another change for the visitors as Frederic Mendy replaces Camará.

F. Mendy

Guinea-Bissau

Off

A. Camará

Guinea-Bissau

64'

Gabon's Obiang is the first player of the tournament to receive a booking.

63'

Fantastic turn of pace from Guinea-Bissau's substitute Piqueti as he bursts down the channel, cuts inside and fires a shot at goal but sees his effort blocked.

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