Zambia has given a lifeline to youth football development in Africa after her football body officially expressed interest to host AFCON U 17 tournament.
The tournament was shockingly cancelled on Monday evening by CAF Executive Committee after Morocco declined to go ahead with the hosting of the African cadet football tournament due to surge in COVID-19 infections in the North African country.
However, relief seems to be on the way as Football Association of Zambia (FAZ) has bidded to host the 12 – nation tournament at a date to be approved by CAF.
In a correspondence to CAF dated March 10, 2021 and signed by Football Association of Zambia (FAZ) general secretary Adrian Kashala, Zambia said they are open to host the U17 AFCON on dates approved by CAF.
The Southern African nation said they have a good track record of hosting international competitions like the 2017 U20 AFCON and U20 COSAFA in 2019.
The Golden Eaglets would have kicked off their U17 AFCON campaign on Sunday in Morocco against Tanzania in Group B.
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