CAPE TOWN (Reuters) - The Seychelles have forfeited their African Nations Cup qualifying tie against Sierra Leone after refusing the west African nation’s football team entry over Ebola virus fears.
Sierra Leone, which has declared a state of emergency to quarantine victims of the deadly disease, were due to face the Seychelles in a playoff second leg on Saturday but on Thursday were denied permission to board a Nairobi to Mahe flight. The Seychelles have since said they will forfeit the game, allowing Sierra Leone to advance to the next round.
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