Cameroon cleared for FIFA return

Cameroon have had their ban from international football lifted by FIFA.

The Cameroonian Football Association (FECAFOOT) were banned by football's governing body on July 4 due to alleged interference from the country's government.

However, FIFA have created a "normalisation committee" designed to look at the FECAFOOT setup, meaning that the four-time Africa Cup of Nations winners will be allowed to complete their World Cup qualifying campaign.

"FIFA passed a decision today, 22 July 2013, to lift the suspension of the Cameroonian Football Association given that the conditions previously set have been met," read a FIFA statement.

"As requested by the FIFA Emergency Committee, the normalisation committee that was appointed on 20 July 2013 was able to take up its duties this Monday, 22 July 2013, at the FECAFOOT headquarters, with FIFA and CAF observers present.

"The lifting of the suspension means that FECAFOOT's clubs, officials and other representatives can immediately resume their activities, which had been interrupted. The same applies for the resumption of the courses and various programmes provided by FIFA, CAF and other member associations. FIFA and CAF will continue to closely monitor the situation, particularly in relation to the revision of the FECAFOOT statutes."

Cameroon need just a draw from their match against Libya on September 6 to guarantee a playoff place in their World Cup qualifying campaign.