Wrexham striker Kieffer Moore withdraws from Wales squad

Wrexham striker Kieffer Moore <i>(Image: Gemma Thomas)</i>
Wrexham striker Kieffer Moore (Image: Gemma Thomas)
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WREXHAM striker Kieffer Moore has withdrawn from the Wales squad for the forthcoming Nations League matches against Norway and Portugal.

Moore is the Reds' top scorer with five goals in all competitions, with four coming in the Championship where the 34-year-old has been involved in all 15 games this season.

He was named in Craig Bellamy’s squad alongside Wrexham goalkeeper Danny Ward but he will miss the international camp due to a lower back issue, and will remain with Wrexham to receive treatment and undergo rehabilitation.

Wales are away to Norway on Saturday and complete their Nations League campaign against Portugal in Cardiff on Tuesday.

Meanwhile, Wrexham team-mate Issa Kaboré will also miss Burkina Faso’s forthcoming international matches, due to a minor hamstring injury.

Ward, Jacques Ekomié (Gabon) and Zak Vyner (Kenya) will link up with their respective national teams.

Gabon play Lesotho on Friday and again next Tuesday in their latest Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers.

Meanwhile, Vyner – who is set to make his international debut – will be with Kenya for their games against South Africa on Friday and next Tuesday.

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