Cape Verde vs Egypt: Africa Cup of Nations Match Preview
Senegal Withdraws from Africa Cup of Nations
The Senegal Football Federation has announced that the team has withdrawn from the Africa Cup of Nations due to a number of positive COVID-19 cases within the squad. The decision was made after consultation with the Confederation of African Football (CAF) and the Senegalese government.
Replacement Team to Be Announced
CAF has yet to announce which team will replace Senegal in the tournament. The most likely candidates are Guinea-Bissau, who were eliminated in the qualifying round, or Mauritania, who were also eliminated in the qualifying round but have since been reinstated by CAF.
Impact on the Tournament
Senegal's withdrawal is a major blow to the Africa Cup of Nations. The team was one of the favorites to win the tournament, and their absence will likely make it easier for other teams to progress through the knockout rounds.
Other News from the Africa Cup of Nations
In other news from the Africa Cup of Nations, Egypt defeated Cape Verde 2-1 in their opening match of the tournament. The match was played in Douala, Cameroon, and Egypt took the lead in the first half through Mohamed Salah. Cape Verde equalized in the second half through Júlio Tavares, but Egypt eventually won the match through a late goal from Trézéguet.
Upcoming Fixtures
The Africa Cup of Nations continues on Tuesday, January 11, with the following fixtures:
- Guinea-Bissau vs. Sudan
- Malawi vs. Senegal
- Zimbabwe vs. Burkina Faso
- Ethiopia vs. Cape Verde
