The text reports on a verdict from the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) regarding Sudan’s appeal to recover three points lost in the 2014 World Cup qualifiers. The appeal was related to Sudan playing defender Seif Massawi, who was deemed not qualified for the match against Zambia.
CAS has accepted the Sudanese appeal, contesting FIFA’s decision to award three points to Zambia. The controversy arose after Zambia’s defeat in Omdurman against Sudan on the first day of the 2014 World Cup qualifiers.
The decision from CAS indicates a resolution to the dispute, with Sudan successfully challenging the initial FIFA ruling. This underscores the importance of adherence to qualification rules and regulations in international football competitions and the role of CAS in settling such disputes.
