Overview

• The game in Lilongwe was called off hours before kickoff after the visitors did not travel, with Malawi's FA citing unforeseen travel complications.
• FIFA opened a disciplinary case that could lead to a default 3-0 loss and orders to reimburse costs and compensation.
• Equatorial Guinea's official accounts said players voted not to board an overnight flight that would have landed on matchday, citing health concerns.
• The Equatorial Guinea federation suspended head coach Juan Michá and named assistant Casto Nopo Abeso as interim ahead of the next fixture.
• Both teams are still scheduled to play Monday, with Malawi visiting Sao Tome and Principe and Equatorial Guinea set to host Liberia in a group still open for a playoff place.