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Arsenal’s Aubameyang powers Gabon to 2022 Africa Cup of Nations

Gabon have qualified for the 2022 Africa Cup of Nations after defeating DR Congo 3-0 on Thursday evening.

Goals from Denis Bouanga, Aaron Boupendza and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang were all the Panthers needed to ease past the Leopards at the Stade de Franceville.

The black panthers are ready for the #TotalAFCON! ud83dudc4f

Gabon are heading to Cameroon for the biggest competition in Africa! ud83cuddecud83cudde6#TotalAFCONQ2021 | @fegafoot_gabon pic.twitter.com/Q707uy97FL— CAF (@CAF_Online) March 25, 2021

They will be making their eighth appearance at the biennial African football showpiece since their maiden appearance at Tunisia 1994 - where they finished 12th.