The Gambian Football Federation announced that it was canceling two preparatory matches for the Africa Cup of Nations (January 9-February 6), including the one against Algeria. ” Due to the unavailability of 16 players, representing 57 % of the 28 summoned
“our friendly preparatory matches for the CAN against Algeria and Syria (scheduled for January 4, Editor’s note) have both been canceled, ” the Gambian Federation indicated.
“Absences caused by Covid-19, illnesses, injuries and travel restrictions “, listed Belgian coach Tom Saintfiet in a message on Facebook.
The situation raises questions a few days before the first participation of The Gambia in a final phase of CAN .
The West African country must face Mauritania on January 12, four days later Mali, and Tunisia on January 20 to close its group stage.