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Gabonese footballer Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang contracts malaria

Gabonese Footballer Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, 31, who plays for the team Arsenal missed the quarter-final of the Europa League at Slavia because he had contracted Malaria.

The African athlete wrote on Instagram: “Unfortunately, I contracted malaria a few weeks ago when I was travelling to Gabon for the international game. I’ve spent a few days in the hospital this week, but I’m feeling better every day. “

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Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang while on his hospital bed after making the announcement he has malaria on Instagram.

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Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang post on Instagram.

Even without him, the team made it through to the semi-finals clearly beating Czechs 4-0 in the first leg.

Source: Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang Instagram, BILD