Gabon has taken drastic motion following its early exit from the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, suspending the nationwide workforce after a poor efficiency within the group stage.
The Panthers misplaced all three of their matches in Group F in Morocco, ending backside after defeats to Cameroon, Mozambique, and a late 3–2 loss to the Ivory Coast.
Gabon’s authorities introduced the indefinite suspension of the nationwide workforce and dissolved the teaching workers led by Thierry Mouyouma. Appearing Sports activities Minister Simplice-Désiré Mamboula described the workforce’s show as dishonourable and stated it didn’t replicate the nation’s values.
In one other main choice, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang was banned from future nationwide workforce call-ups. Crew captain Bruno Ecuele Manga was additionally excluded.
Aubameyang responded by saying the workforce’s issues can’t be blamed on one participant, pointing to wider points inside Gabonese soccer. He had already returned to Marseille early within the event due to harm.
For now, Gabon’s nationwide workforce stays suspended because the state of affairs continues to unfold.
