By Obaloluwa Joshua, LAGOS
Everton head coach David Moyes has said it is important for European clubs to respect the Africa Cup of Nations, Prompt News reports.
European clubs and African countries have been at logger heads in recent years over the release of players for the competition.
The Federation of International Football Association, FIFA, has been pressured to shift players release date for the competition by one week.
Moyes will have to release Idrissa Gueye and Iliman Ndiaye to Senegal after Saturday’s clash with Everton.
“We have to respect completely the Africa Cup of Nations,” Moyes told a press conference on Friday.
“The players will go to play in the tournament for their countries, and rightly so. It’s a great thing they get selected for their countries, and we hope they do well.
“Obviously, I don’t think it’s something that’s ever pleased any manager at any club that you have to lose your players, but we’ve got them for this weekend, then we’ll wish them well.”
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