By Oyinlola Awonuga(The New Diplomat’s Entertainment, Style and Sports Desk)
The Confederation of African Football, CAF has announced the indefinite postponement of the final qualifying round for the 2020 U-17 Women’s World Cup due to the Covid-19 outbreak.
The final qualifying round matches were set to take place next month.
The two-legged ties were initially for May 1-3 and 15-17.
However, CAF in a letter to African member associations on Friday through acting general secretary Abdelmounaïm Bah, said the body’s decision was reached in a bid to counteract the spread the coronavirus pandemic.
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“Following the continuous concern on the Covid-19 virus and the lockdown in most countries on the continent, CAF Emergency Committee has decided to postpone the following matches until further notice.
“FIFA Women U-17 World Cup Qualifiers: Initially scheduled from 1-3 May and 15-17 May 2020. CAF shall announce the new program in due,” the statement read.
The ongoing coronavirus pandemic has wreaked havoc on the worldwide sporting calendar.
It would be recalled that the Football Association, the Premier League, the English Football League, FA Women’s Super League and FA Women’s Championship have all called a halt to the action.
