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Gabon Suspends National Team After Disastrous Cup Performance
1/2/2026
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Story summary
- Following Gabon's poor showing at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco, the Gabonese government suspended the Gabon national football team.
- The government banned Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang from future selection.
- Gabon lost all three group matches.
- Acting Sports Minister Simplice-Desire Mamboula dissolved the coaching staff.
- The move may draw FIFA scrutiny over government interference.
