Demba Ba Ruled Out of Senegal vs Tunisia Clash Due to Injury
Senegal will be without star striker Demba Ba for tonight’s crucial Africa Cup of Nations (CAN) 2015 qualifier against Tunisia. The Besiktas forward, who has been struggling with an ankle injury, has officially been ruled out of the encounter in Dakar, a major blow for the Lions of Teranga.
Speculation over Ba’s fitness had been circulating since Wednesday, and the news has now been confirmed: the former Chelsea and Newcastle striker has not recovered in time to feature in the third round Group G showdown against the Carthage Eagles.
His availability for the return leg in Tunisia remains uncertain, depending on the progress of his recovery. Ba’s absence is a setback for Senegal, who will rely on the likes of Sadio Mané, Dame Ndoye, and Moussa Sow to step up in this highly anticipated match.
With both teams sitting atop the group with six points each, tonight’s match is pivotal in the race for qualification to AFCON 2015 in Morocco.
