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Nathan Ridley

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang clarifies AFCON exit and slams disciplinary rumours

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has insisted that he has left the Africa Cup of Nations on medical grounds amid rumours that Gabon sent the Arsenal striker home due to disciplinary issues.

Aubameyang was ruled out of his nation's opening game against Comoros after a positive Covid-19 test before being left out of the starting line-up for the draw with Ghana.

That was because the Gabonese medical team had discovered "cardiac lesions" shortly before their second game of the group stage.

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