An undisputed starter in the first two matches of Hervé Renard's new tenure, Nicolas Pépé will not be on the pitch this Saturday evening. The 31-year-old winger (59 caps, 14 goals) is unavailable for the clash against the Indomitable Lions at the Alassane Ouattara Stadium.
No medical or disciplinary reason has been given by the Ivorian federation. The player simply left the squad before the match.
This absence is a blow for the Elephants, who were counting on the experience of the former Lille player to lead their attack against Cameroon. The match kicks off at 8 PM and promises to be competitive, with fans hoping for a victory to confirm the good start to the campaign.
