IVORY COAST keeper Sylvain Gbohouo has been slapped with a ban by Fifa for alleged doping offences.
The 33-year-old had been included in his nation’s squad for the Africa Cup of Nations regardless of being provisionally suspended forward of the match.
The stopper had examined constructive for trimetazidine, a coronary heart treatment that the World Anti-Doping Company categorises as a stimulant.
Ivory Coast hoped to have the ban lifted after explaining to officers Gbohouo had been prescribed drugs for a watch an infection.
However they may now be with out their first-choice stopper after the suspension was confirmed by Fifa.
The Elephants coach Patrice Beaumelle revealed the stress attributable to the difficulty meant Gbohouo couldn’t sleep or eat correctly.
He stated: 'It has been actually tough for the participant. He is been right here since January 5 not realizing if he'll be capable to play.
“He is not consuming anymore, he is misplaced weight, he isn't sleeping.
“I hope he stays with us, as a result of I believe he has an necessary position to play across the staff if he cannot be within the staff.
“He is an incredible keeper and a very good individual. It is actually exhausting for him and his household and we're all supporting him as a result of his profession is not completed.”
Fifa have informed the Ivorian the suspension is confirmed and have given him 20 days to lodge a proper attraction.
Ivory Coast are stated to be interesting the ban.
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