Summary
Gabon's government suspended the national soccer team and banned player Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang after the team's poor performance at the Africa Cup of Nations. The sports minister announced these actions following their loss to Ivory Coast and sacked the team's coach, Thierry Mouyouma.
Key Facts
- Gabon's national soccer team got suspended by the government.
- Striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and player Bruno Ecuele Manga were banned.
- Coach Thierry Mouyouma was sacked after the team's exit from the Africa Cup of Nations.
- Gabon lost 3-2 to Ivory Coast and had earlier losses to Cameroon and Mozambique.
- The team finished last in their group in Morocco.
- Aubameyang returned to Marseille for treatment on a thigh injury and didn't play the final match.
- Government intervention in national teams has reduced since FIFA increased rules against it.
