‎GABON NATIONAL TEAM OFFICIALLY DISMISSED BY THE GOVERNMENT.

 The Gabonese government has announced the official suspension of the Gabonese National Football Team following what it described as a deplorable and disrespectful performance by the team at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Morocco.

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‎In a statement issued on January 1, 2026 in Libreville, the government said it had decided to completely dismantle the team's technical bench and suspend the national team until further notice.
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‎ In addition, two veteran players of the team, Bruno Ecuele Manga and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, have been officially removed from the team for now.
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‎ The government has also called on the Gabonese Football Federation (FEGAFOOT) to take responsibility and take appropriate action against the situation that was seen as contrary to ethics and a good example to be emulated.