The president of Gabon’s football association, Pierre-Alain Mounguengui, acknowledged the existence of a significant problem in Gabonese football during a press conference in August 2018, following shocking allegations from former player Shiva “Star” Nzigou regarding a long-standing network of paedophiles. Mounguengui emphasized that prior indications of abuse had been noted and stressed the importance of having morally upright coaches to protect children in sports. FIFA is currently investigating these serious matters related to abuse in Gabonese football.