CAPE TOWN: A decision is expected on Wednesday on the fate of the decisive African Cup of Nations qualifier between Sierra Leone and Benin which failed to take place on Tuesday after five players from Benin were declared COVID-19 positive.
"A shame for African football what is currently happening, we hope the Confederation of African football will take action," the Benin Football Federation said on Twitter soon after. Those allegedly infected with the novel coronavirus included lead striker Steve Mounie, who previously played for English side Huddersfield Town when they were in the Premier League.The others were captain Khalid Adenon, first choice goalkeeper Saturnin Allagbe and the French-based pair of Jodel Dossou and Cedric Hountondji - all key components of the team.Benin players spent four hours on their bus while officials argued before the match was eventually called off.
The Sierra Leone Football Association statement said Benin officials"insisted that they preferred to return to Benin than play without those five affected players".
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