June 27, 2024
FIFA has awarded Niger a win and the full three points in a 2026 World Cup soccer qualifier with Congo that was postponed this month, the world governing body has said.
Congo had refused to travel to Kinshasa, capital of neighbouring Democratic Republic of Congo, for their home game after their stadium in Brazzaville was deemed not to have met hosting requirements.
Niger did travel, and were awarded the game 3-0, which leaves them second in Group E on six points, three behind leaders Morocco.
Congo are stuck on zero points from their three matches.
Only the top team in each of the nine pools is guaranteed a place at the expanded World Cup in the United States, Mexico and Canada.
