Copa America 2024: Panama captain Godoy out of tournament with thigh injury

Panama begins its Copa America Group C campaign against 15-time champion Uruguay on Sunday.

Published : Jun 19, 2024 17:45 IST , BENGALURU - 1 MIN READ

FILE PHOTO: Panama captain Anibal Godoy.
FILE PHOTO: Panama captain Anibal Godoy. | Photo Credit: Getty Images
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FILE PHOTO: Panama captain Anibal Godoy. | Photo Credit: Getty Images

Panama captain Anibal Godoy will miss the Copa America after injuring his left thigh during Sunday’s friendly against Paraguay, the Panamanian Football Federation (PFF) said.

Godoy, 34, was substituted in the 73rd minute after Gustavo Velazquez scored in the first half to ensure a 1-0 win for Paraguay.

“Anibal Godoy suffered a grade 2 injury of the left rectus femoris, a situation that leaves him out of the next Copa América USA 2024,” the PFF said in a statement on Tuesday.

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Godoy, who plays for Major League Soccer side Nashville SC, has made 139 appearances for Panama since making his debut in 2010.

Panama begins its Copa America Group C campaign against 15-time champion Uruguay on Sunday.

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