This game was postponed after Congo announced its withdrawal due to stadium concerns.
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Renovations to the Alphonse Massamba Debat Stadium in Brazzaville were awaiting inspection and approval by CAF.
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However, Niger insisted on playing at the original choice of venue in Kinshasa.
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Sports Minister Hugues Ngoulelondele, representing the Congo FA, stated "The Congo national team will not play in Kinshasa. We accept the package because Congo is a country of its word and, when we give our word, we respect it."
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On 29 June 2024, FIFA confirmed that Niger had been awarded a 3-0 win.