Boma Achenimie 
The Confederation of African Football (CAF), on Thursday disqualified Congo from participating in the forthcoming 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN).
New Telegraph reports that CHAN is a competition meant for players playing in their countries’ domestic leagues.
CAF disciplinary board, acting on a complaint filed by the Equatorial Guinea Football Federation (FEGUIFUT) ruled that the Congolese fielded an ineligible player in the qualifiers last month.
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Mankou Nguembete Japhet Elo, the player in question, was paraded by Congo in both legs of the qualifiers.
CAF also fined the Congolese Football Federation $10,000 for their action.
Equatorial Guinea will now face Home Eagles, defending champions Senegal and Sudan in Group D at CHAN 2024, following the continent’s soccer governing body’s verdict.
Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda will co-host the 2024 edition in August.
