Seven Eritrean players fail to return home after international match

Several footballers have absconded in the past leaving behind what rights groups call a repressive government.

Early report Major update Updated Apr 6, 2026, 5:31 PM UTC

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BBC: Seven Eritrean players fail to return home after international match.

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