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Tom Victor

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang sent home from Africa Cup of Nations without kicking a ball

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang's Africa Cup of Nations is over, with Gabon confirming the striker has been sent home without playing a single minute of the tournament.

The 32-year-old, who captains his national side, missed Gabon's opening game against Comoros after a positive Covid test and was left out of the starting line-up for the draw with Ghana when the Gabonese medical team discovered "cardiac lesions" shortly before the game.

While Aubameyang's omission against Ghana was believed to be a precautionary measure, the Gabonese FA (Fegafoot) have allowed him to return to Arsenal for further tests.

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