Afcon Update: Sebastien Haller out of AFCON opener for the Elephants

Côte d’Ivoire head coach had confirmed the absence of ahead Sebastien Haller, for the opening recreation towards Guinea Bissau on the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations on account of damage, Nigeriasoccernet.com stories.

The Borussia Dortmund striker is nursing an damage and can miss the tie towards the Nzalang Nacional.

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Gasset assured that Haller will seemingly return for subsequent matches after a five-day break.

“Tomorrow Haller won’t be accessible for Guinea-Bissau’s match, and with a five-day break, I imagine he’ll return with the squad,” Gasset instructed a press convention in Abidjan on Friday.

“He has been coaching arduous with different gamers going through comparable issues, and we’re hopeful he might be helpful for the following video games.”

The crew, additionally pitted towards Nigeria, stays optimistic about Haller’s contribution within the later phases of the competitors.

By Olujimi Dare Ogun