LAUSANNE — Cameroon was suspended from international soccer Thursday, just 15 minutes after it had been boosted by the news that it was being awarded three World Cup qualifying points for an unrelated matter. The provisional ban imposed by FIFA due to government interference in the country's football federation came soon after Cameroon learned it would go top of its qualifying group as Togo had fielded an ineligible player against it. “The FIFA statutes oblige member associations to manage their affairs independently and with no influence from third parties,” world soccer's governing body said in a statement. FIFA said a committee would be set up to revise FECAFOOT's statutes and organize elections and that the ban would be lifted once the authorities “allow the new normalization committee to enter the FECAFOOT headquarters and to carry out its activities unhindered.” If that does not happen by Sept. 6, then Cameroon will not be able to play its final World Cup qualifier against Libya and could be expelled from the qualification process for next year's tournament in Brazil. “During the period of suspension, FECAFOOT may not be represented in any regional, continental or international competitions, including at club level, or in friendly matches,” FIFA said. Former United player Crompton dies at 91 Former Manchester United goalkeeper and coach Jack Crompton has died at the age of 91, the Premier League champion announced Thursday. Crompton made 212 appearances for the club and was a member of the team that tasted glory in the 1948 FA Cup and won the First Division title in 1952. He subsequently became a coach and was a member of manager Matt Busby's back-room staff for United's triumph over Benfica in the 1968 European Cup final at London's Wembley Stadium. Giggs and Neville in coaching roles at United Manchester United continued to rebuild its coaching staff by appointing Ryan Giggs as player-coach and Phil Neville as first-team coach Thursday in moves to try to alleviate the pressure on new boss David Moyes. The 39-year-old Giggs has spent his entire career at United since making his debut in 1991. He has been taking his coaching diplomas and is due to attain the UEFA Pro Licence. “I see this as the first step in my future career,” Giggs said. “I'm really looking forward to working alongside David Moyes and the team.” Giggs' advice as the most decorated player in British football history will be of great help to Moyes, who is under immediate pressure as the successor to Alex Ferguson to win trophies. Moyes didn't win any silverware in 11 years at Everton. “I'm delighted that Ryan has accepted the chance to become player-coach,” Moyes said. Neville ended his playing career at Everton last season. The former England fullback played for United from 1995 to 2005 and has recently worked with England Under-21s. — Agencies
