The proposed article is as follows:
Title: CAF decision: DRC recovers its 3 points against Mauritania
Introduction :
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has decided! Following a reservation filed by the Congolese Football Federation (FECOFA), the DRC officially recovered its three points from the return match against Mauritania. A decision that has a major impact on the qualification of the Leopards of the DRC for the next African Cup of Nations.
Development :
The dispute between the DRC and Mauritania dates back to the match played last March. While the match ended with a parity score (1-1), FECOFA had expressed reservations about the qualification of Mauritanian defender Khadim Diaw. According to the Congolese federation, Diaw would have obtained Mauritanian nationality without respecting the required procedures.
At the same time, FECOFA also contested the red card unfairly inflicted on Cédric Bakambu by the Tunisian referee during this match. These elements were submitted to the CAF, which studied the file and finally agreed with the DRC.
Consequences :
With these three points recovered, the DRC now goes from 7 to 9 points in its qualification course for the African Cup of Nations. An important step which strengthens the chances of the Leopards to qualify for the competition scheduled for January 2024 in Côte d’Ivoire.
This decision by CAF is a relief for the DRC, which needed these points to stay in the race for qualification. The Leopards will thus be able to approach their next matches with more serenity and confidence, knowing that every point counts in this tough competition.
Conclusion :
The recovery of the three points by the DRC following the decision of CAF marks a turning point in the qualification for the next African Cup of Nations. This news gives a new impetus to the Leopards of the DRC, who now have a clear objective: to qualify for the competition and to represent their country with dignity on the African stage.
The battle for qualification continues, but thanks to the recovery of these three points, the DRC are on the right track. It remains to be seen how the Leopards will be able to face the next challenges and if their determination will carry them through to the African Cup of Nations