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Seven of the 10 players from the Eritrean football team disappeared in South Africa following a 4-1 win over Eswatini on March 31.

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Summary

Seven Eritrean football players have disappeared in South Africa following a 2026 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Eswatini. The players did not return home with the team after their 4-1 victory on March 31.

Key Facts

  • Seven of the ten Eritrean players who travelled to South Africa have not returned home after their match against Eswatini on March 31.[1]confirmed

Locations

EritreaEritrea, Eastern Africa
15.18, 39.78
South AfricaSouth Africa, Southern Africa
-30.56, 22.94
EswatiniEswatini, Southern Africa
-26.52, 31.47

Sources (1)

Al Jazeera (opens in new tab)rss· mainstream1d ago
  • initial report

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Seven Eritrean football players have disappeared in South Africa following a 2026 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Eswatini. The players did not return home with the team after their 4-1 victory on March 31.

  • • Seven of the ten Eritrean players who travelled to South Africa have not returned home after their match against Eswatini on March 31.