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Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang: Gabon president prompts Chelsea star's international return

Chelsea striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang is to return to the Gabon side a year after announcing his international retirement.

The 33-year-old retired as his country's record scorer, with 28 goals in 68 appearances, in May 2022.

The forward said the return was prompted by a meeting with the African country's president Ali Bongo Ondimba.

"(I) listened to the wise words he said to me as a father talking to his son," Aubameyang posted on Instagram.

Gabon, led by former La Rochelle defender Patrice Neveu, are currently top their 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualification group.