Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang says he quits the Gabon national team after feeling “humiliated” and “smeared” over the team’s performance at the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). The 37-year-old makes the claim in a television interview, saying he was singled out despite playing during AFCON while injured.
Multiple reports cite the allegation that the Gabonese government holds him responsible for Gabon’s AFCON failure. The outlets also repeat Aubameyang’s description of how he was treated during and after the tournament. While the sources agree on the central dispute—his decision to step away and his rationale based on his injury status and how he was portrayed—there is no shared detail beyond these points about specific incidents or the precise statements made by officials.
Overall, the reporting frames the development as a personal break with the national team tied to criticism and internal blame following AFCON, with Aubameyang presenting his own account as injured participation that he says does not justify the accusations.
