The situation described suggests that Mali has filed an appeal with FIFA, contesting the use of two players from Benin and Rwanda during the 2014 World Cup qualifiers. In the match against Benin in June 2012, Mali alleges that Benin used goalkeeper Fabien Farnolle, who had not properly indicated his change of nationality to FIFA. A similar complaint is made against Rwanda concerning player Medie Kagere during a match on June 9, 2013.
If FIFA confirms these suspicions, it could affect the ranking of the qualifying group, potentially putting pressure on Algeria, which had already qualified after the 5th day, before the last day of the qualifiers.
In the search for information, the Algerian press is playing a role in trying to uncover the source of the rumors. Former coach Manuel Amoros and Anjorin Moucharafaou, the head of the Beninese federation, have been implicated by the Algerian press. The allegations include the claim that a Malian international offered money to the manager of the Benin team in exchange for information. These accusations, if proven, could have serious consequences for Benin.
It’s worth noting that FIFA sanctioned Ethiopia earlier in the week for the fraudulent use of a player in the same competition, indicating the governing body’s commitment to maintaining the integrity of the qualification process.
