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TOP Oss Challenges Willem II Result Over Tjoe-A-On Eligibility as KNVB Reviews Case

The KNVB signaled no plan to void or replay matches this season during its review.

Overview

  • KNVB officials said the league’s prosecutor is investigating the complaint and the competition board is not planning to declare matches invalid or order replays this season.
  • TOP Oss asked the Dutch FA to annul the loss to Willem II, arguing Nathan Tjoe-A-On’s appearance raised questions about his right to play under registration rules.
  • Willem II said it studied the file, will fully cooperate with the process, and expressed confidence in the outcome, noting Tjoe-A-On also featured in the next match against MVV.
  • The dispute echoes NAC Breda’s earlier protest over Go Ahead’s Dean James and touches rules that treat non‑EU players differently, including a high minimum salary and a work permit.
  • A ruling could affect points and league positions in the second tier, which matters for last‑place TOP Oss, and the FA will decide after the prosecutor completes the inquiry.