The Gabonese government has suspended the national team following their early AFCON 2025 exit. Star striker Pierre‑Emerick Aubameyang and defender Bruno Ecuele Manga are banned from selection, with all coaching staff dismissed. Aubameyang missed Gabon’s final group match against Ivory Coast due to a thigh injury and returned to France for treatment. Sports Minister Simplice‑Désiré Mamboula called the campaign “unacceptable,” promising reforms to restore discipline ahead of future tournaments.