AFCON 2025 Fallout: Gabon Government Dissolves Technical Crew, Suspends National Team

AFCON 2025 Fallout: Gabon Government Dissolves Technical Crew, Suspends National Team

Sampson Adedeji 

The Gabonese government has taken decisive action following the country’s disappointing outing at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, dissolving the technical staff of the Panthers and suspending the national football team until further notice, BSNSports.com.ng reports.

The decision was announced in the aftermath of Gabon’s failure to progress from the group stage of the tournament. Competing in Group F, the Panthers played three matches but failed to record a single victory, ultimately missing out on qualification for the Round of 16.

Gabon’s underwhelming performance has sparked widespread criticism at home, prompting authorities to initiate a major shake-up within the national team setup. 

The dissolution of the technical crew signals the government’s dissatisfaction with the team’s preparation and overall showing at the continental showpiece.

While details surrounding the duration of the suspension and the process for appointing a new technical team have yet to be made public, the move marks a significant turning point for Gabonese football as officials look to rebuild and restore competitiveness ahead of future international engagements.

Further updates are expected in the coming days as stakeholders await clarity on the next steps for the Panthers.