It had previously qualified in 1982, the same year in which Peru made its last World Cup appearance. If that happens, the World Cup place will go to the team with the best goal difference. Ivory Coast must win to sneak through to the World Cup and deny former coach Herve Renard, now with Morocco. Senegal lost the initial game but if it wins on its second chance, it’ll be through to the World Cup. Burkina Faso, hoping to go to the World Cup for the first time, has already appealed against FIFA’s decision.
Source: thestar November 07, 2017 14:26 UTC