Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang retires from Gabon national team after fallout

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has announced his retirement from the Gabon national team, citing feelings of humiliation following his exclusion and eventual reinstatement. The decision comes after the Gabonese government blamed the 37-year-old striker for the team's early exit from the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. Following three group-stage losses, officials suspended the squad and specifically sidelined veteran players including Aubameyang and Bruno Ecuele Manga. The forward described the criticism as the final straw, noting that he played during the tournament while injured. Aubameyang, who recently joined Spanish club Deportivo La Coruna, now ends his international career as the top scorer in the history of the Panthers. Gabon must now move forward without him as new coach Sebastien Migne prepares the side for upcoming qualifiers in a group that includes Morocco, Niger, and Lesotho.

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