The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) wins a crucial victory in a trial against Mauritania before the Confederation of African Football (CAF). The case concerned the complaint of the player Khadim Diaw, who had not followed the normal procedure for his sports naturalization, when he had already played with the Senegal national team. The decision rendered by CAF grants the DRC two packages and allows it to recover 6 points in the qualifying standings for the 2023 African Cup of Nations.
This is an important legal victory for the Congolese Federation of Football Association (Fecofa), after the difficulties encountered during the “Guelor Kanga” affair, which had cost the DRC its participation in the previous edition of the CAN. This time, the federal authorities were able to effectively defend the case, allowing the national team to take first place in their qualifying group, with 9 points on the clock.
However, despite this victory, the DRC must still obtain an additional point to definitively ensure its qualification for CAN 2023, which will take place in Côte d’Ivoire. The next matches will therefore be crucial for the Congolese team, which will have to continue to fight on the pitch to achieve its objective.
This decision by CAF has significant repercussions on the conduct of qualifications and shows the importance of respecting rules and procedures in the world of sport. It also underlines the importance of the role of national federations in defending the interests of their teams and their players.
In conclusion, the DRC wins an important legal battle in front of Mauritania and recovers precious points in its quest to qualify for the African Cup of Nations. This victory highlights the importance of respecting rules and procedures in sport and underlines the crucial role of national federations in defending the interests of their teams