Gabon striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has said inadequate preparation by his side led to their elimination from the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations.
The host needed to beat Cameroon on Sunday, 22 January, but could only draw 0-0 which saw them take an early bow out of the competition they are hosting.
“It is really annoying because we had chances. Sadly, there are days when it doesn’t go in, like my first chance from two metres out. We are all really disappointed. We didn’t really have the time to prepare [for the tournament],” he said after the game.
Aubameyang reacted angrily after the final whistle, storming off, kicking a ball off the pitch and not shaking hands with anyone. Coach Jose Antonio Camacho told him to calm down but Aubameyang waved him away as he walked down the tunnel.
Gabon was supposed to prepare for the tournament on 3 January but according to the captain, “we did not start on that date, we started a little bit late”, adding: “But I’m really proud of all the players, because everyone gave their all. I think we were stronger than every other team in the group, but it is about everything, the preparation, the change of coach, it wasn’t easy.”
Burkina Faso qualified for the quarters-finals as Group A winners and were joined by Cameroon as runners-up.
Source: Ghana/AccraFM.com
