Soccer-Aubameyang heading back to Arsenal from Cup of Nations

FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - Premier League - Arsenal v Newcastle United - Emirates Stadium, London, Britain - November 27, 2021 Arsenal's Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang reacts REUTERS/David Klein

YAOUNDE (Reuters) -Gabon striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang will return to Arsenal for medical tests after cardiac lesions were found in tests conducted in Cameroon after he was positive for COVID-19, the Gabonese Football Federation (FEGAFOOT) said.

Aubameyang and Gabon team mate Mario Lemina, who plays for Nice, are being sent back from the Africa Cup of Nations to their respective clubs in an effort to clear up concerns.