Shocking 'Son Heung-min's Soul Partner' Vuanga Can't See You In International Games Now... Gabon national team blasts 'forced disbandment' by government

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Son Heung-min (34) and Dnie Vuanga (32), well-known as the "Heungbu Duo" at LA FC, are in crisis. The national soccer team of Cho Kuk and Gabon faced a shocking incident of "decomposition in the air."

According to the Associated Press and other foreign media on the 2nd (Korea Standard Time), the Gabon government suddenly declared the national team to disband immediately after the Gabon national team was eliminated from all three groups of the 2026 Africa Cup of Nations.

Sports Minister Simplis Desiree Mambula Gabon said, "We will indefinitely suspend the national team's activities that showed shameful performance," and put a strong stance on dismissal of all coaches and dissolution of the team.

This is even more painful for Buanga, the main striker of the Gabon national team. Buanga, who was silent in the first and second group matches of this tournament, finally scored in the third match against Ivory Coast. Thanks to Buanga's score, Gabon seemed to be leading 2-0 until the middle of the first half, achieving a successful finish.

But the lack of hindsight was revealed. The team lost 2-3 by allowing three goals. In the end, Gabon lost to the third game following Mozambique and Cameroon, packing with a shabby report card called "all three losses." This served as a decisive excuse for the government to draw a sword.

Pierre-Emile Aubameyang (Marceu), the team's star, returned to his team early due to a thigh injury and was banned from playing by the Gabon government. The Gabon government's move came shortly after President Brice Oligui Ngema's "concerns of undermining patriotism in sports." Minister Mambula is taking a tough stance, even mentioning the permanent expulsion of veteran players such as Aubameyang and Bruno Manga (Paris 13 Atletico).

It is unclear whether Buanga will be able to wear Gabon uniform again. The government's direct dismantling of the national team and intervening in the disciplinary action of players constitutes a "political interference" strictly prohibited by FIFA. If FIFA takes this issue and imposes heavy penalties such as an indefinite suspension of international competitions on Gabon, Gabon players, including Buanga, may not be able to be seen on the international stage for the time being.

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