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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Jack Prescott
Jack Prescott
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