A major blow for Gabon ahead of their final group stage match against Ivory Coast on the third day of the group stage of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations.
Already weakened by a thigh injury sustained while playing for his club, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has officially left the Panthers camp to return to Marseille.
This premature departure comes at a time when the Gabonese team, on the verge of elimination after two consecutive defeats, must win to hope for a miracle.
The OM star striker will now focus on his treatment protocol in order to regain full fitness for the resumption of Ligue 1.
While the medical staff cite the need for optimal recovery, this withdrawal marks a bitter turning point for the Gabonese captain, whose impact has been limited by his physical condition during this group stage in Morocco.