FIFA SUSPENDS SENGAL’S PEPE GUEYE IN TRNASFER DISPUTE

Pape Gueye, part of Senegal’s squad at the Africa Cup of Nations, has been suspended by FIFA because of a transfer dispute, his coach Aliou Cisse said on Friday.⁣
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“There were problems between Watford and Marseille on a transfer. FIFA has suspended him,” said Cisse.⁣
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Midfielder Gueye started his career at Le Havre and was due to become a free agent in the summer of 2020.⁣
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In April of that year, he signed a pre-contract with Watford before changing his mind and agreeing a deal with Marseille.⁣
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He has since appeared 61 times for the Ligue 1 club in all competitions.⁣
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The 22-year-old came off the bench for Senegal in their opening game in Cameroon on Tuesday but did not figure in Friday’s 0-0 draw with Guinea.⁣
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“Until we appeal, he cannot play with us. We knew it in reality five minutes before the kickoff,” said Cisse after the match.⁣
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On Friday, Senegal were again without three of their stars as Napoli defender Kalidou Koulibaly and Chelsea goalkeeper Edouard Mendy both tested positive for Covid-19 before their opening game.⁣
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Paris Saint-Germain midfielder Idrissa Gana Gueye tested positive after the fixture.⁣
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Senegal face Malawi on Tuesday in the last round of group games needing a draw to be sure of advancing to the round of 16.⁣
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Born in France, Gueye played for France at under-18 and under-19 level before opting to represent Senegal, where his parents are from, last October.⁣