Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang was ruled out of his country’s Africa Cup of Nations clash with Ghana after a suspected heart issue was was discovered after recovering from COVID-19.
Aubameyang, Axel Meye and Mario Lamena were all unavailable for selection in the game for the same reason.
“Arsenal’s team doctor was in contact with Aubameyang who provided a positive update, insisting he was feeling well.” According to Daily mail.
The three players tested positive for the virus ahead of theitlr Group opener against Comoros, but they returned to training to face Ghana.
A statement from the Gabon Football Federation said: ‘According to CAF’s medical commission, players Pierre Emerick Aubameyang, Axel Meyé and Mario Lemina who have just recovered from Covid are unable to participate in this game. The examinations would show cardiac lesions. CAF did not want to take any risks.’
