Europe’s Covid restrictions a blow to Cup of Nations qualifiers
Fifa ruling that clubs do not have to release players for international duty affects almost all of the 48 African countries involved
23 March 2021 - 16:11
Restrictions on travel from Europe have left many African countries scrambling for players for the final two rounds of Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers which start on Wednesday.
Fifa’s ruling that clubs do not have to release players for international duty if they face quarantine on their return has had an effect on almost all of the 48 countries involved, as the race for places at the 2022 finals heads to a conclusion...
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