FIFA removes Peru as U-17 World Cup hosts

FIFA, the international football regulating body, has removed Peru as the host of the upcoming FIFA U-17 World Cup.Information Guide Nigeria

The South American nation was disqualified for failing to provide the promised infrastructure required to conduct the tournament from November 10 to December 2.

FIFA has also announced that a new host for the U-17 World Cup will be selected in due time.

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In spite of a very positive working relationship between FIFA and the Peruvian Football Federation (FPF), it has been determined that there is not enough time to secure the necessary investment and complete the necessary work with the Peruvian government prior to the tournament’s start date, according to a statement on FIFA’s website.

The press release added that FIFA would like to applaud the FPF for their efforts and remains open to organising a competition in Peru in the future.NYSC Portal

In response, FPF clarified that the country was unable to improve conditions due to its ongoing combat with torrential rains caused by Cyclone Yaku.

This year, FIFA deprived Indonesia of the U-20 World Cup just one month after Peru lost the U-17 World Cup hosting rights.

The COVID-19 pandemic necessitated the postponement of both tournaments, which were originally scheduled for 2021. The official confirmation of Argentina’s resolve to host the U-20 World Cup is awaited.JAMB Result

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