AFC to hold emergency summit as coronavirus wreaks havoc

HONG KONG: The Asian Football Confederation will hold an emergency meeting next week to discuss contingency plans for holding World Cup and Olympic qualifiers, as well as the Asian Champions League as the coronavirus outbreak, wreaks havoc across the continent.

“These are unprecedented and challenging times, but the AFC is working tirelessly to monitor the situation, including the various travel restrictions while being in constant contact with our member associations, leagues and clubs,” said AFC general secretary Windsor John in a statement. On Thursday, the United Arab Emirates Football Association announced Shabab Al Ahli Dubai’s meeting with Shahr Khodro and Al Wahda’s clash with Esteghlal — both from Iran — would be postponed as Iran became the latest nation to be severely affected by the epidemic.

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