
The African
minnows cited financial difficulties for their surprise decision to pull out of
the qualifications, leaving Group G with only three teams.
The
withdrawal means that Chad's group results will be nullified, with leaders
Egypt – who initially thrashed the outsiders 5-1 away from home – now on four
points instead of seven.
Second-placed
Nigeria have been deducted three points as well following their 2-0 victory
over Chad, with the Super Eagles now on two points. Tanzania are also on two.
Egypt host
Nigeria on Tuesday at Alexandria's Borg El-Arab Stadium, as a win for the
Pharaohs would put them on the brink of qualification for the 2017 finals in
Gabon.
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