After his retirement, Aubameyang wants Gabon's return

Striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has announced a return to the Gabon national team a year after he retired from international football, citing the influence of the country's president Ali Bongo Ondimba in his decision to make a comeback.12 hours ago
Aubameyang said he is ready to return to the Gabon national team, one year after retiring from international football, pointing to the influence of Ali Bongo Ondimba, the country's president, on his decision. The Chelsea striker's relationship with the Gabonese federation has gone through several ups and downs since his first participation in 2009, and he retired in May last year after scoring 30 goals in 72 matches. Striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has announced a return to the Gabon national team a year after he retired from international football, citing the influence of the country’s president Ali Bongo Ondimba in his decision to make a comeback. The Chelsea forward, who as a youngster was also eligible to play for France or Spain, has long had a testy relationship with the Gabonese Football Association since making his national team debut in 2009 and called it quits in May last year after netting 30 goals in 72 appearances. But the 33-year-old, by far the most accomplished player Gabon has produced, announced on Tuesday he has made himself available again for the national side and spoken to coach Patrice Neveu. "A few days ago I had the immense honor to be received by the President of the Republic (of Gabon) Ali Bongo Ondimba and at the same time listened to the wise words he said to me as a father talking to his son," Aubameyang posted on his official Instagram account.