Joseph Koto’s complaints after Senegal’s defeat at the UEMOA tournament were apparently valid, as the match between Niger and Senegal was canceled due to concerns about the identity and age of certain Nigerien players. The organizers cited “doubts about the identity of certain players” as the reason for the cancellation. In response to these suspicions, four Nigerien players, Nomaou Abdoul Nasser, Ibrahim Adamou, Souley Salamoun Mahamadou, and Mohamed Ali, were reportedly excluded.
With this turn of events, Benin currently leads Group B with 4 points. Senegal, facing Benin, must avoid defeat to secure a spot in the final. The other match in the group features Guinea-Bissau against Niger. Guinea-Bissau is already eliminated after a heavy loss to Benin.
Group B Standings:
- Benin: 4 pts
- Niger: 3 pts
- Senegal: 1 pt
- Guinea-Bissau: 0 pts
