Eritrea
Eritrean Football Association and government clash over World Cup qualifiers

Eritrea is considering withdrawing from the 2026 World Cup qualifiers, fearing players might see them as an opportunity to run away. [...]
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Algeria, Morocco
African football confederation irked by Algerian intransigence over Morocco

The latest clash between Algiers and Rabat at the opening of the African Nations Championship led to Morocco pulling its team out of the event. But Algeria is likely to be the main loser, as the spat has boosted Morocco's chances of hosting the more prestigious 2025 Africa Cup of Nations football fiesta.

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