Ineligible Equatorial Guinea skipper cleared to play by Fifa

Fifa has cleared Equatorial Guinea skipper Genoveva Anonma to play for her country despite initially being ruled ineligible.

Earlier this month, Anonma was deemed ineligible to play for Equatorial Guinea after allegedly representing another national team, Equatorial Guinea U17s, in a non-Fifa competition.

However, after further investigation, Fifa has now ruled that Anonma is eligible to play for the senior national team.

This decision comes as a relief to Equatorial Guinea, as Anonma is a key player for the team and her absence would have been a major blow.

Anonma expressed her gratitude to Fifa for clearing her to play, stating that she is proud to represent her country on the international stage.

The Equatorial Guinea Football Federation also welcomed Fifa’s decision, expressing their happiness at having Anonma available for selection.

Anonma is now expected to feature in upcoming fixtures for Equatorial Guinea, including their World Cup Qualifiers.

Her presence will undoubtedly boost the team’s chances of success and help them in their quest to qualify for major international tournaments.

Fifa’s ruling highlights the importance of ensuring that players are eligible to represent their national teams and the need for thorough investigations in such cases.