Eritrea’s AFCON place in doubt after players disappear in South Africa

Seven of the 10 players that travelled from Eritrea didn't return home after their 4-1 win over Eswatini on March 31.

Early report Major update Updated Apr 9, 2026, 8:00 AM UTC

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AlJazeera: Eritrea’s AFCON place in doubt after players disappear in South Africa.

First seen Apr 9, 2026, 8:00 AM UTC Latest source Apr 9, 2026, 8:00 AM UTC

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AlJazeera •published Apr 9, 2026, 8:00 AM UTC •fetched Apr 9, 2026, 8:03 AM UTC