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"Mo Salah's Round-Trip Dilemma: Balancing International Duty and Liverpool's Injury Rehab"

Mohamed Salah sustained a muscle injury during the African Cup of Nations and will return to Liverpool for treatment, but may have to make an exhausting round-trip back to the Ivory Coast if Egypt qualifies for the semifinals. Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp expressed uncertainty about Salah's fitness for the national team, while Salah, who has never won AFCON, remains determined to achieve victory for his country despite the physical toll of extensive travel.

via CNN|

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Gambia Football Team Survives Oxygen Scare on Flight to AFCON

Gambia's national football team's flight to the African Cup of Nations was forced to land due to lack of oxygen, with players passing out and experiencing symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning. The team's coach claimed they were within half an hour of death and criticized the situation as unacceptable. After intervention from the country's president, they secured a direct flight to their destination. This incident adds to the team's challenging build-up to the tournament, which includes a dispute over unpaid bonuses.

via Daily Mail|

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