CAIRO: Next month’s two-legged semi-finals of the African Champions League have been postponed due to the coronavirus outbreak, the Confederation ...
CAIRO: Next month’s two-legged semi-finals of the African Champions League have been postponed due to the coronavirus outbreak, the Confederation of African Football announced on Sunday.
“In light of growing concerns and evolving nature on COVID-19 lockdown in most countries, the CAF Emergency Committee has decided to postpone the matches until further notice,” a statement said.In semi-final showdowns between Moroccan and Egyptian clubs, Raja Casablanca are due to meet Zamalek while Wydad Casablanca will face record eight-time winners Al Ahly.
The two Moroccan sides were to host the first legs on the opening weekend of May with the return matches in Egypt one week later.AdvertisementPyramids FC of Egypt take on Horoya of Guinea in one semi-final while the other game is an all Moroccan clash between Renaissance Berkane and Hassania Agadir.“Meanwhile, CAF is monitoring the situation closely and working with the relevant authorities such as the World Health Organization on the impact of the virus on the continent,” the statement added.
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
St. Etienne close on charity goal with virtual ticket salesPARIS: St Etienne, whose French Cup final against Paris St Germain has been postponed due to the coronavirus, are closing in on reaching their ...
Read more »
Women's game must not be forgotten in football's fight for survival, says HegerbergAda Hegerberg's voice in football is a powerful one given she claimed the first ever women's Ballon d'Or, owns four Champions League titles with ...
Read more »
England's Japan tour could be in October - RFU chief SweeneyLONDON: England's tour of Japan which is scheduled for July could be postponed to October due to the coronavirus pandemic, Rugby Football Union ...
Read more »
Tennis: Women's Rogers Cup in Montreal postponed until 2021MONTREAL (REUTERS) - The women's Rogers Cup tournament in Montreal in August has been postponed until 2021 due to the coronavirus outbreak, the Women's Tennis Association (WTA) announced on Saturday (April 11).. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Read more »
African community targeted in China coronavirus crackdownBEIJING (AFP) - Africans in southern China's largest city say they have become targets of suspicion and subjected to forced evictions, arbitrary quarantines and mass coronavirus testing as the country steps up its fight against imported infections.. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Read more »
Coronavirus: US accuses China of 'xenophobia' in treatment of AfricansWASHINGTON (AFP) - The United States on Saturday (April 11) accused Chinese authorities of 'xenophobia' towards Africans, after coronavirus cases among Nigerians unleashed a wave of evictions in the city of Guangzhou.. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Read more »