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‘It’s the beginning of a new era’ – Aubameyang reacts to Gabon victory against Burkina Faso

Gabon striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang believes their victory against Burkina Faso is a beginning of a new era.

The Arsenal star returned from a self-imposed exile to captain the Panthers to a 1-0 victory against the Stallions at Stade Municipal on Thursday.

Aubameyang scored the solitary goal of the game, converting from the penalty spot with six minutes left to play.

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The win is the first for Gabon since October 2018 when they defeated South Sudan 2-0 in the Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers.

Impressed with his side’s performance, the former Borussia Dortmund frontman has taken to social media to express his feelings.