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Sebastien Haller is a big doubt for Ivory Coast's match against Kenya after failing to take part in the side's last training session.
Borussia Dortmund striker Sebastien Haller might not play a part in Ivory Coast’s 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier against Kenya’s Harambee Stars in Malawi on Tuesday afternoon.
Haller failed missed the last training session which was held at the Bingu Stadium on Monday afternoon.
The former West Ham United pointman, who recently helped Dortmund make a first Champions League final in 11 years, was substituted in the 66th minute of their win over Gabon last week after picking up a knock.
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09:05 - 11.06.2024
Michael Olunga worries Ivory Coast coach Emerse Fae ahead of crunch encounter
Ivory Coast coach Emerse Fae is wary of Harambee Stars captain Michael Olunga ahead of the two side’s World Cup qualifier in Malawi on Tuesday afternoon.
“We have two players who were feeling a bit tired but they should be okay for tomorrow. We have one more who can’t train today, but we will look at him in the morning and then decide,” coach Emerse Fae said, speaking after their last session on Monday.
The former Ajax striker has emerged as a central figure for the Ivorian team and was more vital for Fae as he miraculously led them to the Cup of Nations.
He scored the winning goal against Nigeria in the final of the AFCON in February. Despite suffering a heartbreak at Wembley Stadium nearly a fortnight ago, Fae believes the loss has only made the talismanic striker even more determined to make amends next time.
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07:05 - 11.06.2024
Kenya vs Ivory Coast: Time, where to watch as Harambee Stars tackle African champions
Harambee Stars will take on Ivory Coast in a crucial encounter at the Bingu National Stadium in Lilongwe, Malawi on Tuesday and here is how you can catch the action.
“It is always difficult to lose a final. They played well and it was difficult for him that they lost that way,” noted his coach Fae.
“But, this is football. He came in with a lot of confidence and a lot of motivation. It helped him to change the environment coming in to the national team immediately after the loss."
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07:00 - 11.06.2024
Why Musa Otieno is confident Harambee Stars can get a good result against Ivory Coast
Kenya were held to an underwhelming 1-1 draw by Burundi on Friday, but former captain Musa Otieno is adamant they can turn their fortunes around against the African champions.
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