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CAPE TOWN: The conclusion of the African Cup of Nations qualifiers descended into farce on Tuesday as Benin refused to play their decisive qualifier in Sierra Leone after local authorities declared six of their players to be Covid-19 positive.
Players initially would not leave the team bus after being told the six were ineligible for the crucial Group ‘L’ match in Freetown where Sierra Leone needed to win while Benin required only a draw for a place in next January’s finals.
“A shame for African football what is currently happening, we hope the Confederation of African Football (CAF) will take responsibility and take action,” said a tweet from the Benin Football Federation.