South Africa has made a bid to replace Nigeria in the U-20
Women World Cup scheduled to hold
from Aug. 5 to Aug. 24 in Canada.
This followed FIFA’s suspension of Nigeria Football Association
from the activities of the world football
governing body on July 9.
South Africa’s delegation to FIFA
was led by President of the South African Football Association, Mr. Danny Jordaan, FIFA source said the delegation said their team had been on standby so as not to
disrupt the programme.
According to them, there is no sentiment in such a situation.
Nigeria was suspended over an
alleged interference by government in the running of football in the country.
FIFA claimed that Nigeria violated
Article 13 of its statute mandating member associations
to manage their affairs independently and with no influence of third parties.
“The most immediate effect is that Nigeria will not be entitled to
participate in the upcoming FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup unless the suspension is lifted by July 15.”