The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has
deducted points from Nigeria, Egypt and Tanzania, all
members of Group G, following the withdrawal of
Chad from the ongoing qualification race for the 31st
edition of the Africa Cup of Nations, Gabon 2017.
Chad were due to travel to Tanzania for the fourth
match in the group, but instead made the
announcement of a shocking withdrawal, citing
financial constraints.
CAF swiftly applied its rules in conformity with Article
61 of the regulations of the competition which states:
“If a team withdraws from the qualifying phase
organised in groups, all its results shall be annulled
(points, scored and conceded goals)”.
”Consequently, the three matches of Chad of Group G
are cancelled and the results will not be taken into
consideration”, CAF said.
Egypt still lead the group with four points,, while
Nigeria have two. Tanzania have a point.
CAF further said that in accordance, with the rule set
by CAF Executive Committee on 15 January 2015, any
group reduced to three teams following the
withdrawal of a team will have only the group winner
qualifying for the final tournament.
Furthermore, the Chadian Football Federation has
been fined 20,000 US Dollars and also barred from
participating in the next edition of the AFCON in
conformity with Article 59 of the regulations of the
Competition which states “any association declaring
forfeit after the start of the matches is liable to a fine
of twenty thousand (20,000) U.S. dollars. It will also
not be allowed to participate in the next edition of
the AFCON”.
Meanwhile, Egypt will face Nigeria on Tuesday, 29
March 2016 in Alexandria.
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