Nigeria’s bid to host the 2020 African Women’s Cup of Nations has been temporarily suspended by the Nigeria Football Federation owing to the outbreak of the corona virus pandemic in the continent. Slated to hold from November 23 to December 20, 2020, hosts for the 12th edition of the biggest women sporting event in the continent has not been announced by the Confederation of African Football (CAF).
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Nigeria Football Federation alongside Equatorial Guinea confirmed their interest in hosting the tournament by January. The decision of the Nigerian football ruling body to suspend the country’s hosting bid was precipitated by the postponement of major continental competitions including the opening qualifier of the AWCON due to Covid-19.
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The NFF’s priority now is the battle against coronavirus, which is affecting the whole world.We want to win the battle by getting a cure so that sporting activities will resume.We cannot start discussing or lobbying CAF now for the hosting right of the African Women Championship when there is a global health issue affecting the lives of people every day. The NFF will take the appropriate decision on hosting the African championship at the right time.
Mohammed Sanusi (NFF Secretary-General)
AWCON 2020 is expected to feature 12 teams for the first time and Nigeria is hoping to host the tournament for the fourth time after hosting the 1998, 2002 and 2006 editions.
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