Defender Philippe Ndinga Called up to Gabon National Team
Published on September 21, 2026 under Major League Soccer (MLS)
Philadelphia Union News Release
CHESTER, Pa. - Philadelphia Union announced today that defender Philippe Ndinga has received his first senior national team call-up, joining Gabon for the upcoming international window.
Ndinga's rise to the senior team comes after previously representing Gabon at the U-20 level. He has made three appearances for the U-20 national team, making his debut on June 3, 2025.
Gabon will compete in Africa Cup of Nations qualification matches against Morocco on September 25 at 3:00 p.m. ET and Niger on September 29 at 3:00 p.m. ET.
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