Yassin Sheikh Walid, the Mauritanian international and standout player for Union Monastir, has declared his retirement from international football following his omission from Mauritania’s final squad for the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2023.
Amir al-Din Abdo, the coach of Mauritania, excluded the 25-year-old Yassin Walid from the squad, prompting the player to decide to retire from international duty.
Abdo revealed his selections for the Mourabitounes’ squad as follows:
Goalkeepers: Namory Diaw, Babacar Anyas, Babacar Diop
Defense: Ibrahima Kita, Nouh Mohamed El Abde, Mohamed Dlahi, Alhassane Ahoueibib, Lamine Ba, Ali Obeid, Bakari Njie, El Khadim Diaw
Midfield: Mohsen Bada, Qasim Fofana, Omar Angoum, Bakari Kamara, Sidi Mohamed El Abde, Abdullah Mahmoud, Amari Jassama, Al Haji Ba
Attack: Boubacar Kouta, Abu Bakr Kamara, Hami Al-Tanji, Suleiman Dokara, Ibnou Ba, Suleiman An, Idrissa Atiyam, Sidi Bona Ammar
Yassin Walid, who plays as a midfielder, expressed his gratitude for the opportunity to represent Mauritania on the international stage, citing that the decision to retire was a personal one.
He emphasized his commitment to continuing his career at the club level with Union Monastir, where he has gained recognition for his exceptional skills.
The Mauritanian Football Federation acknowledged Yassin Walid’s contributions to the national team and wished him success in his future endeavors.
Walid’s retirement marks the end of an era for the Mourabitounes, and his absence will be felt by fans as they anticipate the AFCON tournament.
The announcement adds an unexpected twist to the lead-up to AFCON 2023, as fans and football enthusiasts express their surprise and admiration for Yassin Walid’s career and the impact he has had on Mauritanian football.
