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Injured Gouiri vows Algerian support after devastating AFCON blow

Injured Gouiri vows Algerian support after devastating AFCON blow Injured Gouiri vows Algerian support after devastating AFCON blow   Injured Gouiri vows Algerian support after devastating AFCON blow   AfricaSoccercom

Algerian striking starlet Amine Gouiri has emotionally addressed fans in the wake of his agonizing Africa Cup of Nations withdrawal, pledging unwavering support for his devastated nation despite personal heartbreak.

The 22-year-old Rennes forward was ruled out this week by Algeria’s football federation, robbing newly adopted nation Gouiri a long-awaited opportunity to represent the country his parents hail from on the continental stage.

In an Instagram post oozing with raw emotion, Gouiri laid bare his profound disappointment after injury cruelly intervened.

“I would never have wanted to write these lines, but unfortunately I have to withdraw from the AFCON with the Algerian national team,” Gouiri wrote.

“A real heartbreak for me, who was impatient to compete in this competition and represent my country.”

Gouiri’s sincere attachment to Algeria after defecting from France intensifies the blow of missing AFCON 2023 through circumstances beyond his control.

But while devastated on personal levels, the versatile striker delivered an uplifting message of support to his Fennec Fox teammates left carrying the nation’s hopes in Ivory Coast.

“I will now be the first supporter of the Fennecs, I am sure that they will make our people proud,” Gouiri vowed.

Algeria launch their title defence on January 15th against Angola before facing Burkina Faso and Mauritania.

While Gouiri focuses on rehabilitation for Rennes, his absence strips coach Djamel Belmadi of vital creativity up front. Yet the talented teen’s selfless backing highlights Gouiri’s calibre of character matching his outstanding potential.

If Algeria is to retain their crown, they will have to do it without their rising star. But in Amine Gouiri, the Fennec Foxes have unearthed a mature, galvanizing spirit that shines almost as brightly as the goals he will score wearing Algerian green many years to come.

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