Gabon government dismisses Aubameyang, suspends national team at AFCON 2025

Gabon’s national football team has been suspended following their poor performance at the Africa Cup of Nations, where they finished last in their group with three defeats. The government announced the dissolution of the coaching staff and the exclusion of star player Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and defender Bruno Ecuele Manga from the squad. Aubameyang, who was absent due to a thigh injury, expressed on social media that the team’s issues run deeper than individual players. This response to disappointing results marks a significant action by the Gabonese government against the national team.

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