AMMAN —
FIFA on Monday cancelled the scheduled match between
Jordan and South Sudan after disqualifying the latter as several players have
tested positive for COVID-19.
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FIFA declared Jordan the default winner of the match with three clean goals,
thereby securing the Kingdom’s spot in the
Arab Cup final qualifiers.
The international federation’s decision was based on Article
(5.6) of the competition bylaws regarding force majeure, taking into account
the safety and protection of players and participants.
Jordan will play in Group C, alongside Morocco, Saudi Arabia
and the winner of the match between Palestine and Comoros.
After two rounds of
testing, organizers confirmed that seven South Sudanese players tested positive
for the coronavirus, noting that 12 other players have come in contact with
their teammates and are likely to test positive as well. Nineteen players from
the South Sudanese delegation are now in quarantine.
In a statement, FIFA
expressed their sorrow at the decision, wishing all those infected a swift
recovery. FIFA highlighted their emphasis on the health and safety of all
players participating in the Arab Cup through a comprehensive program that
follows World Health Organization protocols regarding risk assessment.
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