World football governing body, FIFA on Wednesday gave the Local Organizing Committee (LOC) of the Aisha Buhari Cup the final approval to stage the tournament.
The six-nation invitational is being organised in honour of the name and Office of the First Lady of the Federal Republic, Aisha Muhammadu Buhari.
In a letter dated 8th September 2021 and signed by Gordon Savic, Head of Qualifiers and International Matches, the world body noted that it has sanctioned the 15th – 21st September showpiece scheduled to hold at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena and Agege Stadium in the City of Lagos, respectively.
The tournament will feature hosts Nigeria, Cameroon, Ghana, Mali, Morocco and South Africa’s ‘A’ Women teams.
“In accordance with the article 7 of the regulations, FIFA is happy to provide official authorization for this women’s tier 1 tournament…we hereby remind the participating teams that the Laws of the Game must strictly be applied to these tier-1 matches.
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“Finally, we would also like to draw your attention to the contents of FIFA’s circular no.1735 of 1st October 2020. The strict application of the FIFA’s Return to Football – International Match Protocol (IMP), or an equivalent protocol of your confederation compliant with the said Protocol, is required.”
With this authorization, all is now clear for the commencement of the six-nation showpiece starting on Wednesday, 15th September with the clash between nine –time African champions, Super Falcons and the Female Eagles of Mali at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena, Onikan.
