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Two more Senegal players catch COVID during Africa Cup of Nations

Paris St Germain midfielder Idrissa Gueye and AC Milan left back Fode Ballo-Toure [photo courtesy]

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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