NewzGabon national team captain Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has announced his retirement from international football. The decision follows a period of friction involving his exclusion from and subsequent reinstatement to the squad following the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco. Aubameyang, the all-time leading goalscorer for the Panthers, stated that he felt humiliated by the handling of his status within the team.
The controversy appears linked to government intervention, as reports indicate the Gabonese government singled out the striker regarding the team's performance. This departure marks the end of an era for the national side, as they lose their most prolific player amid ongoing administrative and political tensions surrounding the football federation.
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