Preview: Gabon vs. Switzerland

Newcastle's Sports Direct Arena is the setting on Thursday for Gabon versus Switzerland in Group B of the men's Olympic football.

It is the first time in their history that Gabon are appearing at the Games, while the Swiss are making a return after an 84-year absence.

Didier Ovono, Bruno Ecuele Manga and Charly Moussono, who are Gabon's three over-age players, are all expected to start the match on Tyneside.

Meanwhile, Diego Benaglio, Fabian Frei and Fulham's Pajtim Kasami should feature for Switzerland.

Gabon: Ovono; Ecuele, Dinda, E Ndong, Ebanega; Ndoumbou H Ndong, Mandinda, Engongah; Nono, Aubameyang

Switzerland: Benaglio; Schaer, Klose, Daprela, Rodriguez; Frei, Buff, Wiss, Kasami; Mehmedi, Emeghara

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