Broken nose forces Demba Ba out of Paris match

 
5 February 2013

Demba Ba has pulled out of Senegal’s friendly against Guinea in Paris tonight after breaking his nose playing for Chelsea.

Ba (above) was hurt on his return to Newcastle on Saturday, when he was kicked in the face by Fabricio Coloccini.

It is not known if Ba will be okay for Saturday’s match at home to Wigan although he may have to wear a protective mask if he plays.

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