The National Assembly of The Gambia has ratified an agreement with the West African Football Union (WAFU) Zone A to establish the sub-regional body’s headquarters in Banjul. WAFU Zone A, a subdivision of the Confederation of African Football (CAF), includes nine West African nations: The Gambia, Senegal, Mali, Cape Verde,[Read More…]
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Gambia U-20 To Face France, Honduras, Korea In Group F
The Gambia have been placed in Group F to face former champions France, Honduras and Korea Republic. The draw for the team distribution and match schedule of 2023 FIFA U-20 was held by FIFA at the Home of FIFA in Zurich, Switzerland, on Friday 21 April, setting the stage for[Read More…]
Peru Loses FIFA U-17 World Cup
Federation Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) has also removed Peru as the host of the 2023 U-17 World Cup. This came in the wake of Indonesia’s removal as hosts of this year’s U-20 World. The regretful decision of removing Peru as host of the U-17 global tournament, according to football[Read More…]
Argentina Bids To Host 2023 U-20 World Cup
Current world football champion Argentina has officially submitted its bid to the world football governing body to host FIFA Under-20 World Cup. The bid comes following withdrawal of Indonesia’s hosting right for the global youth tourney. “There have been other countries that have expressed an interest, but in terms of[Read More…]
FIFA Removes Indonesia As U20 World Cup Host
The world football governing body, Federation Internationale de Football Association (FIFA), has removed Indonesia as the host of the 2023 FIFA Under-20 World Cup, slated for May 20 to June 11. This came amidst minor tension after the country refused to welcome a team from Israel. The official draw for[Read More…]
FIFA Says ‘Dossier Closed’ On Algeria’s World Cup Appeal
FIFA has rejected Algeria’s desperate bid to have their World Cup play-off with Cameroon replayed, saying on Saturday “they consider the dossier closed”. Algeria won the first leg of the play-off 1-0 in March but lost the return leg 2-1 at home after extra time to miss out on one[Read More…]
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