Royce Drax Openda Owaga (born 21 April 2002) is a Gabonese footballer who plays as a winger for French club Pau and the Gabon national team.
Early life
Openda was born in 2002 in Gabon. He is a native of Port-Gentil, Gabon.
Career
Openda started his career with Gabonese side AS Bouenguidi. He played in the CAF Champions League while playing for the club. In 2023, he signed for French Ligue 1 side FC Lorient.
International career Openda was called up to the Gabon national team for a set of 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification matches in November 2025.
Style of play
Openda mainly operates as a striker. He is known for his speed.
Career statistics Club
+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueCupContinentalTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAS Bouenguidi2021–22Gabon Championnat National D1——2020Lorient B2023–24CFA 2121——1212024–25CFA 2212——212Total333——333Lorient2023–24Ligue 11000—10Bordeaux2025–26Championnat National 211531—146Career total4483120499
International
+ Appearances and goals by national team and yearNational teamYearAppsGoalsGabon202540Total40
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