Aubameyang makes Gabon retirement U-turn to deal blow to Arsenal run-in

It appears that Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang is having second thoughts over international retirement. The Arsenal forward has recently told French TV show Talents d’Afrique that he is thinking of retiring from international football. “I am thinking hard about retiring from international football," said Aubameyang.  “I am honestly asking myself that question. Sadly I have come to this point, and I am going to make a decision.

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“It could come before or after our next game against Burundi [on March 23]. Normally I would go if called up, but I am hesitating because I want to make matters improve. “I would love Gabon to qualify for the African Nations Cup finals. But if things don’t improve I don’t see the point of going. I am waiting for changes to be made. We always end up in the same situation on the eve of matches, asking questions we shouldn’t need to ask. “I want football to become more professional in Gabon. It is what the players deserve. That is what is lacking, and it is the reason why I sometimes don’t turn up to play. I am extremely disappointed by the behaviour of certain people – both in the Gabon FA and higher up.” However it seems like the forward is not ready to turn his back on Gabon just yet and he has been included in coach Daniel Cousin’s 23-man squad to face Burundi on Saturday. (via TheSun)

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