2020 U-20 Women W’cup: FIFA To Decide Nigeria’s Chance September 12 - Liberty TV/Radio - News - Voice For All! Vision For Alll!
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August 29, 2019
Nigeria to know the result of itsbid to host the 2020 Under-20 women’s World Cup, when Federation ofInternational Football Association, FIFA formally announce the host nation onSeptember 12th.
The Minister of Sport, Sunday Dareannounced this revelation in a Tweet after inspecting Ahmadu Bello Stadium,Kaduna.
FIFA delegation had earlier visitedNigeria and inspected Godswill Akpabio Stadium, Uyo; Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium,Benin; Stephen Keshi Stadium, Asaba; Agege Stadium, Lagos amongst otherfacilities being lined up for the championship.
FIFA had then opposed Kaduna as apossible host centre, citing security concerns despite NFF’s suggestion for theNorth-West city to be involved.
The Sports Boss vowed to work withrelevant stakeholders like the NFF, to secure the FIFA Under-20 women’s WorldCup hosting right.