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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Ivory Coast hero who survived cancer ruled out of Afcon

Sebastien Haller scored crucial goals as Ivory Coast won the last edition of Afcon - (AFP via Getty Images)

Sébastien Haller, the striker who led host nation Ivory Coast to the Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) title in the last edition, has been ruled out of this year’s tournament in Morocco due to injury.

The Ivorian Federation of Football (FIF) announced on social media on Friday that the 31-year-old will miss the upcoming edition.

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