The Arsenal striker tested positive for Covid-19 ahead of Gabon AFCON's match against group C opponent Comoros in Yaounde, Cameroon. He and teammate Mario Lemina with Assistant Coach Anicet Yala has all tested positive on arrival to Cameroon.

The trio has undergone a PCR test and will await the result.

Aubameyang who is out of favor with manager Mikel Arteta was in the matchday squad for a friendly game against Mauritius in which he scored in a 1-1 draw.

There is a likelihood of the 32 years old Gabon striker not being available for their first match at the African tournament if the PCR report shows positive.