Senegal have called for France to be disqualified from the U17 World Cup after Les Bleuets fielded a potentially ineligible player during the Group Stages of the tournament, currently taking place in Indonesia.
Montpellier HSC forward Yanis Issoufou has featured three times for France during this tournament, registering two assists and playing an important role in Les Bleuets’ progression to the knockout rounds, however, he was absent from Wednesday’s Round of 16 match against Senegal.
The decision to omit Issoufou from the teamsheet was one made hastily and was in reaction to reports of the player’s ineligibility. As reported by Sport News Africa, Issoufou represented Niger U17s in a competition that allowed the African nation to compete in the U17 World Cup. FIFA rules (article 24) prohibit a player from representing two nations during the same tournament. The FFF did not want to take any chances against Senegal and Issoufou therefore did not play.
France went on to beat Senegal on penalties (5-3) to progress to the Quarter-finals, however, their participation going forward could be in question after Senegal lodged an official request for Les Bleuets’ disqualification. In an official letter, sent to the Director of the competition, the African nation highlighted the need to apply article 24, as well as article 8 b of FIFA’s rules for the 2023 U17 World Cup.
“We request, therefore, Mr. Director, that considering what has happened, France be disqualified from the 2023 Indonesia U17 World Cup for fielding an illegible player,” reads the letter from the Senegalese Football Federation.
Sport News Africa reported prior to Wednesday’s Round of 16 tie between France and Senegal that Burkian Faso, who were dumped out of the competition at Les Bleuets’ expense, could also file a plea.
GFFN | Luke Entwistle
Cyphergod
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let Senegal move on, maybe France should also request an age test on their overage players all over 20yrs, nonsense
You’re dumb, it’s normal for Africa to look older than their age, all European lie about ages too, so you’ve not got a viable excise
lance12
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Africa unite
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lance12
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coward Senegal why didn't you lodge this complaint before playing them, now you are taking action after been beaten, Coward
before are after the rules as bin broken is fifa job to stop cheating
lance12
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So after defeat wuna eyes open very soon you will say they hate Africa
yes its not Senegal job to apply the rules its fifa
lance12
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let Senegal move on, maybe France should also request an age test on their overage players all over 20yrs, nonsense
thats fifa job and fifa not doing its job by stop France from bringing player that can't play
lance12
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Senegal should have lodged this complain before playing.
it dont matter if I know you doing wrong why lodge early its fifa work that
lance12
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Because it was against us Africans fifa won't do nothing but if it has happened against another continent they were going to act very fast & furious
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lance12
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mxiih what non-sense the boy didn't even play and you're here complaining why didn't you do that be4 the match
he shouldn't be there from hes there its cheating why he never stay home
lance12
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Why they did not make a complain in the first place, what if they will win, they will still complaining 🤔 or not? Please stop the childish system, just give the France 🇫🇷 team a fine then let them continue because they are in the end of the tournament now, Senegal 🇸🇳 don't make your coward system in the tournament please. Go rest and have fun 👍
what you say France did not break the rules and should be out if you break the rules what fine disqualified
muodemoru
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Why they did not make a complain in the first place, what if they will win, they will still complaining 🤔 or not? Please stop the childish system, just give the France 🇫🇷 team a fine then let them continue because they are in the end of the tournament now, Senegal 🇸🇳 don't make your coward system in the tournament please. Go rest and have fun 👍
dkn7
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So many people use emotions on this app. The question is not the "why didn't they do it earlier". The question is if their complaint is legitimate. if it's legitimate, then irrespective of whether they filed late or not, law must be applied
Ceoadknouz
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mxiih what non-sense the boy didn't even play and you're here complaining why didn't you do that be4 the match
Rasbcdnst
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Because it was against us Africans fifa won't do nothing but if it has happened against another continent they were going to act very fast & furious
Rupabdilrz
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for those that are against Senegal..I will be there soon I know ur locations ...
fabadkprty
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Senegal should have lodged this complain before playing.
dohimprsz
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let Senegal move on, maybe France should also request an age test on their overage players all over 20yrs, nonsense
Leteriblefrapzy
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So after defeat wuna eyes open very soon you will say they hate Africa
Hadnoptyz
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you a are very good example of a racist
moaabnruz
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good news
Yoyclmruy
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coward Senegal why didn't you lodge this complaint before playing them, now you are taking action after been beaten, Coward
BrintonC
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Africa unite