ZURICH -- FIFA has disqualified Cape Verde Islands from the African qualifying playoffs for
the World Cup for fielding an ineligible player in a decisive qualifying match, and reinstated Tunisia.
Cape Verde thought it advanced to the final African qualifying round by stunning then-leader
Tunisia 2-0 in Rades on Saturday to win the group.
The tiny nation would have entered the 10-team playoffs which decide Africa's five representatives in Brazil next year.
FIFA says its disciplinary committee judged that Cape Verde player Fernando Varela should have been serving a suspension.
Tunisia, which will now enter the playoff draw next Monday, formally complained with FIFA.
Cape Verde, which has a population of just half a
million, has never qualified for a World Cup.
Its football association can appeal.

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