Sao Tome and Principe have reclaimed their Group A slot of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers and will now play Nigeria’s Super Eagles on June 13th following the latest decision from the CAF Appeal committee, Owosports.com.ng reports.
This is sequel to the upturning the initial victory that Mauritius had against São Tomé and Príncipe at the CAF Disciplinary Committee level on 8 May 2022.
According to the rulling from CAF Appeal committee, “São Tomé and Príncipe Football Association took the decision of the CAF Disciplinary Board (08 May 2022) to overturn the results of their match against Mauritius in the TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations preliminary qualifiers played on 24 March 2022 on review with the CAF Appeals Board”
“After hearing both parties’ presentations, the CAF Appeals Board ruled that:
“The Appeal of São Tomé and Príncipe Football Association is considered admissible in form.
“The Appeal of the São Tomé and Príncipe Football Association is upheld and the decision of the CAF Disciplinary Board is set aside in its entirety.
“The result of match between Mauritius and São Tomé and Príncipe is ratified and validated.
“The São Tomé and Príncipe Football Association shall be reimbursed the Appeal fees”.
