LIBREVILLE, Gabon -- Gabon's former first lady and her son were sentenced in absentia by a special criminal court to 20 years in prison following a two-day trial in Libreville. Sylvia Bongo and Noureddin Bongo Valentin were convicted of concealment and embezzlement of public funds, money laundering, criminal association and forgery.

The Bongo family ruled Gabon for more than five decades. Ali Bongo was in power for 14 years before he was ousted. He had succeeded his father, Omar Bongo, who had ruled for 42 years. Over the years, the family has been accused of amassing wealth for themselves at the expense of the country - allegations they deny.

Star striker Victor Osimhen told ESPN that he immediately said sorry to his Super Eagles teammates after a shocking, for him, miss against Gabon in FIFA World Cupo qualifying on Thursday in Morocco.

Nigeria vs. Gabon in World Cup qualifiers kicks off at 11 a.m. ET on Nov. 13. This fixture takes place at the Moulay Hassan Stadium. Nigeria vs. Gabon in World Cup qualifiers is available to live stream for free on FIFA+.

A Gabon court sentences ex–first lady Sylvia Bongo and her son to 20 years in prison for embezzlement and money laundering after a two-day trial.

Barcelona have intensified their interest in Victor Osimhen after his brace against Gabon, with the Nigerian striker now seen as the ideal successor to Lewandowski.