Emilio Nsue was the top scorer in the African Cup of Nations. The Equatorial Guinea federation suspended the striker for “multiple episodes of serious indiscipline” The entire selection is standing up against this decision.

In an 8-page letter written in Portuguese, several members of the team contest this suspension, the facts and ask the federation to reverse its decision. The signatories also denounce the disappearance of bonuses to be shared between all which would amount to around 25,000 euros per person. The players are also angry at the exclusion from their hotel in Ivory Coast.