Equatorial Guinea national soccer team players (Photo: Reuters)
Cape Verde was awarded a 3-0 victory after losing 4-3 in Malabo on March 24. No player in Equatorial Guinea's starting lineup was born in the country.
FIFA says the African federation "has informed the FIFA Appeal Committee of its intention to appeal against that decision."
FIFA did not specify the appeal hearing date, or identify the ineligible player.
A verdict is likely before the teams meet again June 8 in Praia, Cape Verde.
Equatorial Guinea is the fourth African team charged by FIFA over ineligible players in the current qualifying phase.
If the appeal is lost, it will be last in a four-team group led by Tunisia.
(For more sports news and updates, follow Ahram Online Sports on Twitter at @AO Sports and on Facebook at AhramOnlineSports)
Short link: