Back to the International Newsfeed

Arsenal star Aubameyang seals Gabon win over Gambia

Arsenal captain Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang sealed Gabon's 2-1 victory over the Gambia in Thursday's 2022 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying fixture.

Saint-Etienne star Denis Bouanga broke the deadlock at Stade de Franceville in the opening 10 minutes before Aubameyang doubled the lead with his goal in the 55th minute.

The strike stretched the Arsenal star's record as Gabon's all-time top scorer to 26 goals.

Gambia pulled a goal back through Bubacarr Jobe in the 81st minute but it was not enough to inspire a comeback.

Aubameyang who captained Patrice Neveu's side, played for 90 minutes as the victory extended Gabon's unbeaten run in Group D.