Players will seek asylum , team officials told Canadian Press . They hope to rejoin rest of team in Kenya after tournament . Human rights groups say Eritrea has become increasingly repressive . A similar incident occurred during the 2006 - 7 edition of the regional African soccer event .
Players will seek asylum , refugee group tells Canadian Press . Players fail to rejoin rest of team in Kenya after tournament . Human rights groups say Eritrea has become increasingly repressive . A similar incident occurred during the 2006-7 edition of the regional African soccer event .