The African Cup of Nations complicates life for European clubs. Many players left their teams to join their selections for the CAN scheduled from December 21 to January 18, 2026 in Morocco, like Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang.
The OM striker, still just physically, joined Gabon. Initially forfeited for the first match, he came on in the 33rd minute against Cameroon, while his team lost 1-0, thus playing an hour of play in a very tough Group F, including the title holders, Ivory Coast.
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This decision by the Gabonese coach does not pass to Marseille. According to RMC SportOM fears a risk of relapse. Indeed, Aubameyang was suffering from a thigh injury and had delayed his departure to follow a treatment protocol with the club’s medical staff. He then joined his selection later than expected.
Aubameyang was not expected to play
The initial plan, defined by OM and Gabon, was to remain very cautious during the first match, with limited entry or the absence of the player. The club believes that its coach took unnecessary risks, the player not yet being ready to carry out high-intensity races.
Aubameyang still had to complete his rehabilitation and his recovery phase was not completely complete. OM will therefore closely monitor the evolution of their attacker’s physical condition throughout the competition.
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