Senegal confirm defender Ilay Camara ruled out of Africa Cup of Nations

Camara in action for Anderlecht
Camara in action for AnderlechtVIRGINIE LEFOUR / BELGA MAG / BELGA VIA AFP

Senegal full-back Ilay Camara has been ​ruled out of the Africa Cup ‌of Nations finals ‌due to injury, the country's football federation said on ⁠Tuesday.

There is also concern ‌over striker Assane Diao, ​who suffered an injury playing for Como against AS Roma in Serie ‌A on Monday.

Como coach Cesc Fabregas said he had ⁠asked Senegal not to select the 20-year-old for the tournament in Morocco, where they are in Group D with Benin, Botswana and the Democratic ⁠Republic of Congo.

Senegal’s ‌first game is against Botswana in Tangier next Tuesday.

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