Soccer-Senegal's Sarr heads to Cup of Nations finals after Watford standoff


  • Football
  • Wednesday, 05 Jan 2022

FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - Premier League - Watford v Newcastle United - Vicarage Road, Watford, Britain - September 25, 2021 Watford's Ismaila Sarr during the warm up before the match Action Images via Reuters/Andrew Boyers

(Reuters) - Watford midfielder Ismaila Sarr has been released by his club to join up with Senegal’s squad for the Africa Cup of Nations finals, ending a standoff between club and country.

The Senegal Football Federation said in a statement that Sarr had departed London on Tuesday to join up with the squad, after initially not being released by the Premier League club.

Win a prize this Mother's Day by subscribing to our annual plan now! T&C applies.

Monthly Plan

RM13.90/month

Annual Plan

RM12.33/month

Billed as RM148.00/year

1 month

Free Trial

For new subscribers only


Cancel anytime. No ads. Auto-renewal. Unlimited access to the web and app. Personalised features. Members rewards.
Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!
   

Next In Football

Soccer-Arsenal must ensure Arteta stays on, says Jorginho
Soccer-French President Macron hopes Mbappe will play in Olympics
No to violence: Man Utd stars Onana, Garnacho send well-wishes to Faisal Halim
Soccer-Parma and Como promoted to Serie A
Soccer-Inzaghi gets 'all answers needed' as Inter humiliate Frosinone
Soccer-Irate Standard Liege fans prevent game with Westerlo going ahead
Soccer-Wasteful Girona held to dramatic 2-2 draw at Alaves
Soccer-Brest's hopes of second spot fade after 1-1 draw with Reims
Soccer-Inter thrash Frosinone 5-0 for season's best win
Soccer-Stuttgart beat Augsburg with record win to take over second place

Others Also Read