Injured ankle forces Pape Gueye to leave the Lions' camp!

Senegalese midfielder Pape Gueye has been forced to leave his national team camp, unable to play in the match against Togo scheduled for next Tuesday, as part of the sixth day of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers.

In an official statement, the Senegalese Football Federation (FSF) announced the return of the Villarreal player to Spain after his injury during the match against Sudan last Saturday at the Stade des Martyrs de Benina in Benghazi, Libya, counting for the fifth day of the qualifiers.

Suffering from a serious injury, Pape Gueye was forced to give up his place at halftime to Pape Matar Sarr, causing great concern among the supporters of the Lions of Teranga.

FSF confirms ankle sprain for Pape Gueye

Medical examinations conducted on the Senegalese international revealed a moderate sprain of the right ankle, preventing him from participating in team training on Sunday and necessitating his return to Spain for further treatment.

In its official statement, the FSF stated:

"Our player Pape Gueye was injured during the Sudan-Senegal match on March 22, 2025, in Benghazi. The examinations conducted today revealed a moderate sprain of the right ankle, necessitating his return to his club for continued care.
Get well soon, Pape!"

It should be noted that the Senegal national team will face Togo next Tuesday during the sixth day of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers. The match will be held at the Abdoulaye Wade Stadium, the country's newest football venue, at 9:00 PM GMT.

Also read: Senegal vs Togo: what time and on which channel to watch the match?

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