Summary
Gabon's government has suspended its national soccer team and removed coach Thierry Mouyouma and star player Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang following their three losses at the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2025. Gabon's acting Sports Minister announced the decision after the team finished last in their group and was eliminated from the tournament.
Key Facts
- Gabon's national soccer team was suspended by the government after losing all their matches at AFCON 2025.
- The coach, Thierry Mouyouma, was fired, and star player Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang was removed from the team.
- Acting Sports Minister Simplice-Desire Mamboula announced the decision after Gabon finished last in its group.
- Gabon lost its final match against Ivory Coast, 3-2, in Marrakesh.
- Neither Aubameyang nor Bruno Ecuele Manga played in the final match; Aubameyang was injured.
- Aubameyang suggests the team's issues are deeper than individual players.
- Disbanding national teams has been common in Africa after poor performances, but FIFA discourages such actions.
