Aubameyang leaves Gabon squad after injury setback
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has left the Gabon national team and returned to France after sustaining a thigh injury. The striker will miss Gabon's final Africa Cup of Nations group match against Ivory Coast, ending his international run earlier than expected. Despite his efforts, Gabon has been eliminated from the tournament after consecutive losses. Aubameyang has been a key figure for Gabon throughout his 16-year international career.
Match highlights
- Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang suffered a thigh injury and will not play Gabon's last group match.
- Gabon lost their opening two matches in Group F to Cameroon and Mozambique, leading to their elimination.
- Aubameyang scored in the 3-2 defeat against Mozambique but will miss the game against Ivory Coast in Marrakech.
- Medical staff from both Olympique de Marseille and Gabon agreed to exempt Aubameyang from the final match to protect his health.
- He made his debut for Gabon in 2009, earning 82 caps and scoring 39 goals for the national team.
