FIFA Cancels U17, U20 Women’s World Cup

'Dotun Akintomide
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By Oyinlola Awonuga (The New Diplomat’s Entertainment, Fashion and Sports Desk)

The Federation of International Football Associations (FIFA) has reportedly cancelled next editions of FIFA U-17 and U-20 Women’s World Cups slated for India and Costa Rica in 2021 and 2022.

According to the statement released by the Confederation of African Football (CAF) to all national associations affiliated to CAF dated December 20, 2020 stated that  COVID-19 pandemic was the major reason for the cancellation.

“We regret to inform you that due to the worldwide situation that was strongly affected by the COVID-19 as well as the difficulties all confederations are facing to complete the qualifiers phase, FIFA decided to cancel both the U17 & U20 Women’s World Cups -2020,” the letter from CAF headquarters to affiliate Associations stated.

“Consequently, the phases of all the continental qualifiers in the both categories are as well cancelled.”

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