Gabon’s Football Selector Criticizes Marseille’s Aubameyang Usage in CAN 2025 DateLine: Agadir, Morocco — 27 December 2025 Lead Paragraph Gabon’s national football selector, Thierry Mouyouma, has openly criticized the decision by Olympique de Marseille to field Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang during the recent match against Cameroon in the 35th edition of the Coupe d’Afrique des Nations 2025. Speaking during a pre-match press conference in Agadir, Mouyouma expressed his dissatisfaction with the use of the Gabonese international in what he deemed a situation of urgency. Body.
In the match that was crucial for Gabon’s debut in the current CAN tournament, Aubameyang entered the game later, a move that has stirred controversy. Mouyouma, when questioned about the situation, acknowledged conversations with Marseille prior to the match regarding Aubameyang’s conditions but defended the decision to play him. Officials commented on the matter.
Mouyouma also addressed the relationship between Gabon and Marseille, emphasizing the shared Gabonese nationality of Aubameyang. He criticized the club’s perceived disregard for the African Nations Cup, suggesting that such actions should cease. “We are Gabonese, and PEA is also Gabonese.
While the club pays the player, they have the right to use him as they wish during their period. European clubs sometimes use injured players for their own gains, “he. For Mouyouma, the CAN is a major football competition on the global stage and believes African footballers should elevate its status similarly to European competitions.
He also emphasized the need for European clubs to contribute to the promotion of African football. Ending.
The reaction to Mouyouma’s comments has been mixed, with some supporting his stance on the importance of the CAN and others questioning the timing of his remarks.
Further details on how the situation will affect Gabon’s participation in the tournament are expected to emerge in the coming days.
