Full list: Eight African nations barred from hosting World Cup ties - Punch Newspapers

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Mali, ranked 10th in Africa, are among eight countries who have been barred from hosting 2022 World Cup qualifiers next month after failing Confederation of African Football venue inspections.

Mali boasted six international-standard stadiums, including two in Bamako, when they staged the 2002 Africa Cup of Nations. The bans were confirmed when FIFA released the fixtures for the first two rounds of a group programme that also involves double matchdays in October and November. With only the 10 section winners advancing to the final elimination phase next March, the potential loss of home advantage for three matches could be crucial.

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