Gabon hit with Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang injury blow ahead of Africa Cup of Nations

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·16 de dezembro de 2025

Gabon hit with Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang injury blow ahead of Africa Cup of Nations

Veteran striker has picked up an injury while playing for Marseille

The veteran striker was forced off during Marseille’s win over Monaco in Ligue 1 on Sunday, to throw his involvement in the Morocco tournament into doubt.

But scans have allayed fears of a lengthy spell on the sidelines.

Aubameyang will now remain in France to recover from the injury, before joining up with the Gabon squad.

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Gabon faces a tricky group stage, starting against Cameroon on December 24 - which Aubameyang will miss - before facing Mozambique and Ivory Coast to complete Group F.

Head coach Thierry Mouyouma last week named this 28-man squad for the tournament, headlined by Aubameyang at the age of 36.

Bruno Ecuele Manga, 37, is the oldest in a squad which also includes midfield general Mario Lemina and LAFC striker Dennis Bouanga. Much will be expected from young defenders Jacques Ekomie and Urie-Michel Mboula.

Aubameyang is his country's all-time top scorer, with 38 goals in 79 appearances.