• Hausa Edition
  • Podcast
  • Conferences
  • LeVogue Magazine
  • Business News
  • Print Advert Rates
  • Online Advert Rates
  • Contact Us
Friday, June 6, 2025
Leadership Newspapers
Read in Hausa
  • Home
  • News
  • Politics
  • Business
  • Sport
  • Health
  • Entertainment
  • Opinion
    • Editorial
  • Columns
  • Football
  • Others
    • LeVogue Magazine
    • Conferences
    • National Economy
  • Contact Us
No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • News
  • Politics
  • Business
  • Sport
  • Health
  • Entertainment
  • Opinion
    • Editorial
  • Columns
  • Football
  • Others
    • LeVogue Magazine
    • Conferences
    • National Economy
  • Contact Us
No Result
View All Result
Leadership Newspapers
No Result
View All Result

FIFA U-20 World Cup Draw Cancelled Amid Growing Opposition To Israel’s Participation

by Salifu Usman
2 years ago
in Sport
FIFA
Share on WhatsAppShare on FacebookShare on XTelegram

Indonesia’s hosting duty for the 2023 U-20 World Cup is suddenly being called into question, after world soccer’s governing body FIFA moved to cancel the tournament’s group stage draw in Bali scheduled for March 31, amid growing opposition to the participation of Israel.

Advertisement

A number of regional heads and chapters from the ruling Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI-P) have been vocal in their criticism in recent days, although analysts believe their statements are politically motivated.

With slightly less than two months left before the youth competition begins, all eyes are on the government to be able to decisively curb the swell of political protest against a global sports event that many prefer to keep apolitical.

A member of the Soccer Association of Indonesia’s (PSSI) executive committee, Arya Sinalungga, said the draw to determine the group fixtures had been canceled without further notice.

“For now, we’re still trying to figure out a way for Indonesia not to be ostracized by the global soccer community,” Arya said at the Gelora Bung Karno stadium in South Jakarta.

RELATED

National Sports Festival: Firm Reinforces Commitment To Para-Sports

National Sports Festival: Firm Reinforces Commitment To Para-Sports

18 hours ago
Odaudu Sets Priorities Ahead Of BAL Playoffs

Odaudu Sets Priorities Ahead Of BAL Playoffs

18 hours ago

He said PSSI head Erick Thohir would report this development to President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo and a crisis call with FIFA may be on the cards in the next few days.

Israel is one of the 24 teams that have qualified for the tournament, which is set to begin on May 20. But Indonesian people have been steadfast in their support of the Palestinian struggle and the fact that Jakarta maintains no formal relations with Tel Aviv, the occupying force in the Middle East conflict.


We’ve got the edge. Get real-time reports, breaking scoops, and exclusive angles delivered straight to your phone. Don’t settle for stale news. Join LEADERSHIP NEWS on WhatsApp for 24/7 updates →

Join Our WhatsApp Channel

START EARNING US DOLLARS as a Nigerian ($35,000) monthly. Companies are sacking their workers due to AI (artificial intelligence), business owners are in panic mode. Only the smart will make it. Click here


SendShareTweetShare
Previous Post

Buhari Congratulates President-elect Tinubu At 71

Next Post

Oil Theft: Panel Submits Report, Cites Poor Metering System, Unworkable Security Arrangement

Salifu Usman

Salifu Usman

You May Like

National Sports Festival: Firm Reinforces Commitment To Para-Sports
Sport

National Sports Festival: Firm Reinforces Commitment To Para-Sports

2025/06/05
Odaudu Sets Priorities Ahead Of BAL Playoffs
Sport

Odaudu Sets Priorities Ahead Of BAL Playoffs

2025/06/05
My First Galatasaray Goal Is Close, Osimhen Assures Fans
Football

Osimhen Remains Al Hilal’s Main Target As Striker

2025/06/04
Calls For AFN’s Leadership Overhaul Heightens
Sport

Gara Gombe Seeks Court Intervention To Halt AFN Elections

2025/06/04
Arokodare Will Leave For Big Money, Genk President Insists
Football

Arokodare Will Leave For Big Money, Genk President Insists

2025/06/04
FIFA Holds Club Management Course In Abuja
Football

FIFA Holds Club Management Course In Abuja

2025/06/04
Leadership Conference advertisement

LATEST

Eidal-Adha: Matawalle Donates 3,000 Rams To Zamfara People

In Sallah Message, Tinubu Assures Nigeria ‘ll Prosper, Reforms Working

Crisis Brews In Zazzau Emirate As Ex-Waziri Petitions Kaduna Assembly Over Emir’s Seat

Trump Would Have Lost Election Without Me — Elon Musk

Eid-el-Kabir: Ganduje Rejoices With Muslim Ummah, Preaches Sacrifice, Charity

Era Of Banditry, Terrorism ‘ll Soon End — Wike

Abuja Lions Club Donates 90-bed Hostel To FCT School Of The Blind

Eid-el-Kabir: Senator Ajagunla Shares 2,500 Bags Of Rice, 100 Rams To Constituents

Eid-el-Kabir: Speaker Abbas Urges Muslims To Pray For Nigeria, Imbibe Spirit Of Sacrifice

Eid-El-Kabir: Barau Calls For Unity, Support For Needy

© 2025 Leadership Media Group - All Rights Reserved.

No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • News
  • Politics
  • Business
  • Sport
  • Health
  • Entertainment
  • Opinion
    • Editorial
  • Columns
  • Football
  • Others
    • LeVogue Magazine
    • Conferences
    • National Economy
  • Contact Us

© 2025 Leadership Media Group - All Rights Reserved.