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Senegalese journalists in US to miss Senegal vs Iraq match in Toronto due to single-entry visas
via SeneNews5 min read
Senegalese journalists covering the U20 World Cup in the United States will be unable to attend the crucial match between Senegal and Iraq in Toronto. Despite possessing Canadian visas, their single-entry American visas prevent them from leaving the US territory without forfeiting their ability to re-enter and continue covering the tournament. This administrative constraint means they must cover the match remotely from New Jersey. Abdoulaye Thiam, president of the National Association of Sports Press Anps and the International Sports Press Association, Africa section Aips/Africa, expressed regret over the situation, stating that leaving the US would necessitate returning to Senegal to apply for new visas, as American visas cannot be obtained from Canada by Senegalese nationals. Efforts to resolve the issue with the Ministry of African Integration and Senegalese Abroad, as well as the American consulate, were unsuccessful. Consequently, the journalists will collaborate with colleagues already in Toronto to cover the game.
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