What a dramatic turn of events!
Cape Verde, initially victorious over Tunisia last weekend with a score of 2-1, has been eliminated from the 2014 World Cup!
The Blue Sharks had benefited from two victories awarded on the green carpet against Equatorial Guinea. However, this decision led to an administrative entanglement.
Cape Verde’s Varela, who was suspended, should not have played against Tunisia on September 7 (2-1). Tunisia appealed, and FIFA ruled in their favor!
As a result, Tunisia will now advance to the third round of the Africa zone qualifiers, and Egypt is seeded.
This turn of events led to the resignation of Nabil Maaloul, the Tunisian coach, just days ago, following the defeat. “It was my last match with the national team. We were in a day without. Nothing worked against Cape Verde. The executive players did not respond. The opponent was better than us today. It’s the people who are the most disappointed,” said Maaloul.
Tunisia, playing in front of their home crowd, only needed a draw to advance to the third round of Africa zone qualifiers.
Tunisian football, after a disappointing AFCON 2013, was already in the midst of a crisis. Now, the players will have to regroup to secure a ticket to Brazil, while Cape Verde faces the bitter disappointment of this unexpected outcome. This turn of events is bound to make a significant impact!
