“On behalf of Caf, I wish him a speedy recovery, to come back for his national team and club as well,” Hayatou said in a statement.

Gabon striker Stephane Nguema and Bruno Manga Ecuele already visited the midfielder at his team’s hotel to express their sympathies.  The 18-year-old has been ruled out of the tournament due to the injury, and he is scheduled to travel to France, where he will undergo surgery on his leg.