World football–governing body, FIFA on Wednesday provided the Local Organising Committee with a final go-ahead to stage the Aisha Buhari Cup.
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 September 8, 2021, and signed by Gordon Savic, Head of Qualifiers and International Matches, the world body noted it has sanctioned the showpiece that holds at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena and Agege Stadium in the City of Lagos and featuring hosts Nigeria, Cameroun, Ghana, Mali, Morocco and South Africa’s ‘A’ Women teams.
“In accordance with 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.
“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.”
