Jamaica are set to lodge a complaint with FIFA over claims they played against two coronavirus-positive Costa Rica players in Wednesday’s World Cup qualifier.
Jamaica Football Federation medical chief Dr. Guyan Arscott told The Jamaica Gleaner six people from Costa Rica’s travelling party – including two players who faced the Reggae Boyz – tested positive for Covid-19 on arrival in Jamaica on Tuesday February 1.
Now JFF general secretary Dalton Wint has confirmed the body is aware of the issue and will consequently make a formal complaint to FIFA on the matter.
‘I don’t know what we can appeal, but I am sure I will be sending something to FIFA to enquire as to why this happened because this is an absolute breach of the rules,’ Wint said.
Arscott added: ‘I can confirm that there were six Costa Ricans that tested [positive for Covid-19]. Three were non-players and three were players.
‘One player was isolated because his test was deemed to be relatively new. We recommended that those two players should be isolated or should not be allowed to play.
