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Equatorial Guinea Dismisses Coach, Key Players Over Health Concerns

10/12/2025

Summary

Story summary

Equatorial Guinea dismissed coach Juan Micha and several key players after they refused to travel to Malawi for World Cup qualifier.
Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) opened an investigation after players cited health risks on the journey.
The match was canceled before kickoff due to the complications.
Casto Nopo was named interim manager for the Liberia qualifier.
The Equatorial Guinea Football Federation warned players to recommit or face exclusion.

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Story summary

Equatorial Guinea dismissed coach Juan Micha and several key players after they refused to travel to Malawi for World Cup qualifier.
Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) opened an investigation after players cited health risks on the journey.
The match was canceled before kickoff due to the complications.
Casto Nopo was named interim manager for the Liberia qualifier.
The Equatorial Guinea Football Federation warned players to recommit or face exclusion.