Chad are facing a ban from football after the country’s government disbanded the nation’s football association.
The decision was taken by the country’s minister of youth and sports on Wednesday, as they moved to remove the current federation’s powers.
A statement from the ministry—as seen by Goal—reveals that the responsibilities and powers of the Chad Football Associations Federation (Ftfa) have been taken off them in the latest step in an ongoing dispute between the organisation and the government.
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"By the definitive withdrawal of this delegation of powers, it is formally forbidden for the (Ftfa) to participate in the various international meetings,” the statement began, “and to organise or participate in any other national or international competition or event on behalf of Chad.