Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang’s heartfelt message to the Gabonese public reflects the pain of elimination but also his leadership and determination to bounce back. In a deeply emotional appeal, the Borussia Dortmund striker acknowledged the disappointment of fans following Gabon’s group-stage exit from the 2015 Africa Cup of Nations.
“The first to be unhappy are we, the players,” he admitted, stressing that despite strong beginnings, the team lacked experience and perhaps a bit of maturity, which ultimately led to their downfall.
Aubameyang called on the Gabonese people to continue supporting the national team, emphasizing that they are a young group with promise and the ability to grow stronger. With Gabon set to host the 2017 CAN, he promised the team would work harder to be ready:
“We will come back stronger with even more work and experience… and we will have our revenge in 2017, I hope in Gabon.”
Hashtags like #jesuisunepanthere, #pantheredugabon, and #TeamGabon showed his deep commitment and pride in the national colors. His public apology and plea reflect both humility and a forward-looking spirit — something fans can rally behind as they prepare for future challenges.
