The OFC confederation confirmed in a statement on Sunday that Lupe was now “considered withdrawn’’ from the league after the game, scheduled for Saturday in Luganville, Vanuatu, did not take place due to player injuries.
Stuff understands the Samoan side only had nine fit players and had had their injuries list verified by a doctor on Saturday morning.
Lupe listed 16 players for a 6-0 first round loss to Suva FC, and 15 for their 3-1 second round defeat to the Solomon Warriors in Group A.
Other Champions League team have fielded 19-man squads.
