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Arsenal captain Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang withdraws from Gabon squad with injury

Wembley Stadium, London, Britain - August 29, 2020 Arsenal's Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang scores a penalty to win the penalty shootout and the FA Community Shield [Pool via REUTERS/Andrew Couldridge]

Arsenal captain Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has pulled out of Gabon's squad for their upcoming match with Benin due to an ankle injury.

The 31-year-old picked up the injury during Arsenal's 2-1 win over Sheffield United at the weekend but was hopeful of recovering in time to represent his country on Sunday.

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