Arsenal striker sidelined after being diagnosed with cardiac lesions.

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has been ruled out of Gabon’s Africa Cup of Nations clash against Ghana due to a minor heart condition. The Arsenal forward, who had recently recovered from Covid-19 after testing positive upon arrival in Cameroon, was diagnosed with “cardiac lesions” alongside his teammates Mario Lemina and Axel Meye.

The Gabonese Football Federation confirmed that the players would not be participating in the match, following medical advice from the Confederation of African Football (CAF). Despite the diagnosis, Arsenal are reportedly reassured that Aubameyang’s condition is not serious.

In a statement, the Gabonese Football Federation explained: “Following an examination, cardiac lesions were detected in Aubameyang, Lemina, and Meye, and CAF, prioritising safety, decided to exclude them from this fixture.”

Arsenal is understood to be monitoring the situation closely, and Aubameyang’s exclusion is seen as a precautionary measure to ensure his long-term health.