Mares could qualify for AFCON without kicking a ball :: Mmegi Online

The women’s senior team, the Mares could qualify for their maiden Women’s Africa Cup of Nations without kicking a ball as their opponents, Zimbabwe face a possible FIFA ban.

The Mares are a two-legged tie away from sealing their first-ever qualification to the continental tournament. Zimbabwe is the next opponent, but Botswana’s neighbours face a FIFA ban for the government’s interference in football matters.

FIFA does not permit political interference in the running of football matters. Zimbabwe’s Sport and Recreation Commission recently dissolved the Zimbabwe Football Association (ZIFA) board over failure to account for government funds given to the mother body for the 2019 AFCON finals. An interim ‘normalisation’ committee would be installed but Zimbabwe now faces a FIFA ban. The ban would mean national teams are not allowed to take part in FIFA and CAF sanctioned competitions.

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