We can cope with Africa Cup absence says Le Bris

HEAD coach Regis Le Bris reckons Sunderland will have the squad to cope when the Africa Cup of Nations takes place later this year.

- CLIVE YOULTON Football writer [e-mail]

While Sunderland supporters have been enthused by a fast start to the transfer window, with six new recruits as well as making Enzo Le Fee a permanent transfer, there is concern a number of players could be missing for a month.

Reinildo Mandava, Noah Sadiki, Simon Adingra and Habib Diarra are four of the new recruits who are likely to be called up by their countries who have qualified for the tournament, while Chemsdine Talbi is a possibility too.