Elye Wahi will not be stepping off any plane in Canada. The Ivory Coast football federation confirmed that their forward has been denied entry to the country ahead of the team's upcoming World Cup qualifying match.
The federation made the announcement publicly, though no detailed explanation was given for why Wahi was turned away. It is a significant blow for Les Éléphants, who are counting on their attacking players to push through qualification.
What this means for Wahi's availability going forward, and whether the situation can be resolved before future fixtures, remains to be seen.
Originally published by BBC Africa.