Soccer-Two more Senegal players catch COVID during Africa Cup of Nations


FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - Champions League - Group A - Paris St Germain v Manchester City - Parc des Princes, Paris, France - September 28, 2021 Paris St Germain's Idrissa Gueye celebrates scoring their first goal REUTERS/Benoit Tessier

DAKAR (Reuters) - Two more Senegalese players have tested positive for COVID-19, the West African nation's soccer federation said on Wednesday, further reducing their Africa Cup of Nations squad.

Paris St Germain midfielder Idrissa Gueye and AC Milan left back Fode Ballo-Toure tested positive and will miss Senegal's second game in the tournament against Guinea scheduled for Friday, the statement said.

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