Gabon Suspends National Team, Dismisses Coach, Bans Aubameyang

Gabon’s government has taken significant action following the national team’s poor performance in the Africa Cup of Nations, where they finished bottom of their group. Sports Minister Simplice-Desire Mamboula announced the suspension of the national team, the sacking of coach Thierry Mouyouma, and the exclusion of players Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and Bruno Ecuele Manga after a 3-2 loss to Ivory Coast. Mamboula criticized the team’s performances as “disgraceful,” prompting these measures. The suspension of the team will remain in effect until further notice.

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