The Court of Arbitration for Sport has rejected Guinea's challenge seeking to displace Tanzania from the continental tournament roster over jersey numbering discrepancies during qualification. The West African federation argued that an incorrectly numbered player during their defeat created tactical imbalances warranting forfeiture, but arbitrators determined the incident constituted harmless administrative error without competitive consequences.
The verdict upholds Tanzania's placement in Group C alongside Nigeria, Tunisia, and Uganda. The Taifa Stars launch their campaign against the Super Eagles at Fez as continental organizers maintain their original tournament lineup despite Guinea's protests.
The verdict upholds Tanzania's placement in Group C alongside Nigeria, Tunisia, and Uganda. The Taifa Stars launch their campaign against the Super Eagles at Fez as continental organizers maintain their original tournament lineup despite Guinea's protests.
