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To everybody’s shock, Eritrea withdrew from the African qualifying rounds for the 2026 World Cup. The Guardian gave the explanations for this alternative in its Monday version.
«FIFA and CAN have confirmed that the Eritrean Soccer Federation (ENFF) has withdrawn from the 2026 World Cup qualifiers.After withdrawing, Group E of the CAF qualifiers shall be contested by the remaining 5 groups: Morocco, Zambia, Congo, Tanzania and Niger», this was lately confirmed by the authorities of the 2 nations via an official joint press launch. However till then, there was no indication as to why the Eritrean federation made this alternative, which is unsurprising to say the least.
In accordance with the Guardian, native authorities have put stress on the Eritrean Soccer Affiliation to withdraw from the African qualifiers on the finish of October. The choice was reportedly motivated by considerations that nationwide workforce gamers would benefit from abroad journey to depart the nation.
It ought to be reminded that Eritrea has not participated in any official assembly since shedding 0-2 to Namibia through the 2022 World Cup qualifiers (September 10, 2019). As well as, the East African nation can be absent from the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers.
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