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Gabon held 1-1 by Guinea-Bissau in Africa Cup of Nations opener

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang scores the first goal of the 2017 AFCON.

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang had the honour of scoring the first goal at the Africa Cup of Nations on Saturday as he fired hosts Gabon into the lead against minnows Guinea-Bissau.

The Borussia Dortmund striker, a former winner of the African player of the year prize, netted from close range to make it 1-0 in the 52nd minute after being set up by Denis Bouanga in the tournament's opening game in Libreville.

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