CAN did not go as expected for Gabon. Having been eliminated in the group stage, in the same group in which Mozambique secured an unprecedented place in the «round of 16», the country's government took drastic measures. Now, after three defeats in three games, disappointment led to political decisions. The country's government chose to suspend the selection for an indefinite period after the "dishonorable" participation. In a statement, the Ministry of Youth, Sports, Cultural Dissemination and Arts also announced the dismissal of the coach and the removal of Bruno Ecuéle Manga, captain, and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, one of the sub-captains. «The Government decides to dissolve the coaching staff, suspend the national team until further notice, and exclude players Bruno Ecuélé Manga and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang», the statement read.