Newcastle United striker Yoane Wissa will miss the Africa Cup of Nations after being left out of Congo’s squad. The 29-year-old forward sustained an injury while playing for Congo in a World Cup qualifier against Senegal on September 9.
Injury Halts Wissa’s Newcastle Debut
Wissa joined Newcastle for a reported £55 million ($75 million) on the last day of the summer transfer window. However, he has yet to make his debut for the club.
Although he has returned to training at Newcastle, it came too late for him to be included in Congo’s Africa Cup squad.
Limited Season So Far
This season, Wissa has played only two matches, both for Congo in early September’s World Cup qualifiers. Before his transfer, he had limited preseason training with Brentford and did not appear in the first three Premier League games as he pursued a move to Newcastle, which is competing in the Champions League this season.
Other Premier League Stars in Congo Squad
Congo’s squad, announced late Monday, features several Premier League players, including Arthur Masuaku and Noah Sadiki (both Sunderland), Aaron Wan-Bissaka (West Ham), and Axel Tuanzebe (Burnley). The Africa Cup of Nations kicks off on December 21 in Morocco.