CAF disqualifies Chad from Africa Cup of Nations

Chad was disqualified from qualification for the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations on Monday, according to the Confederation of African Football (CAF).

The move by the Cairo-based organization comes after the Chadian national football federation was mysteriously dissolved by the country’s sports ministry.

Chad was already at the bottom of Group A qualification.

Namibia and Mali, who were scheduled to play Chad this week in the final two matchdays before the tournament in Cameroon in January, have both been awarded three points with 3 goals.

Mali has already qualified for the 24-nation finals, while Guinea is two points ahead of Namibia in the race for the remaining spot.

Guinea hosts Mali in Conakry on Wednesday, and a win will guarantee a top-two finish, while a draw will keep Namibia’s hopes alive.

Chad’s suspension will have no bearing on Africa’s 2022 World Cup qualification, as they have already been eliminated.