Ghana's double header against Sierra Leone in the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier have been cancelled.

The means the match between the Black Stars and the Leone Stars will not take place on Thursday in Kumasi as the home side will gain a walkover.

According to a statement by CAF, SLFA did not meet the conditions stipulated in the letter sent by CAF on FIFA’s decision to suspend the federation.

Sierra Leone authorities, who had petitioned FIFA to get the ban lifted, did not meet a Tuesday deadline to reinstate ousted football association president Isha Johansen, who is accused of corruption by government officials.

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By Daraja Mutari