He's been one of best stars and goalscorers of last Europa League this season, when Arsenal reached final and just suffered defeat against Chelsea.
The France-born star plays for Gabon, the homeland of his father, and they missed out on a place after finishing third in a group behind qualifiers Mali and Burundi.
Gabon could have overtaken by winning a final-round match in Bujumbura, but only drew 1-1 with the 29-year-old closely marked throughout.
While disappointing with Gabon, Aubameyang shared the English Premier League Golden Boot last season with two fellow Africans, Egyptian Mohamed Salah and Senegalese Sadio Mane.
They scored 22 goals each, one more than Argentine Sergio Aguero from back-to-back champions Manchester City.