Columbia 2024: FIFA Moves Venue for the Nigeria, Burundi U20 Qualifying Game

The Federation of International Football Association (FIFA) has made a decisive move, shifting the venue for the 2024 FIFA under-20 women’s world cup final qualifying round between Burundi and Nigeria.

Initially slated for Bujumbura, the clash will now be played at the Azam Stadium Complex in Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania on Sunday, January 14, 2024.

FIFA’s verdict due to the Stade Du Prince Louis Rwagasore in Burundi capital, which failed to meet the necessary standards for hosting such a crucial match.

The second leg of the tie, on the other hand, will return to familiar grounds of the MKO Abiola National Stadium in Abuja on Saturday, January 20, 2024.

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The winner of the two-legged contest will secure a coveted spot at the 2024 FIFA under-20 Women’s World Cup, an event slated for Colombia.

The Confederation of African Football has also named South African official, Nonjabulo Nonhle Ndlela as referee for the match that has been scheduled for Sunday, 14th January 2024, with her compatriots Maneo Evodia Tau and Nandipha Menze as first and second assistant referees respectively. Nteboheleng Theresia Setoko from Lesotho will be the fourth official.

Angelique Tuyishime from Rwanda will be in the role of commissioner, with Fransiska Katjaimo from Namibia as referee assessor.

For the return leg at the MKO Abiola National Stadium, Abuja on Saturday, 20th January 2024, Tunisian official Asma Chouchane will be the referee, with her compatriots Houda Afine, Nesrine Ouertatani and Emna Ajbouni as assistant 1, assistant 2 and fourth official respectively.

Christine Ziga from Ghana and Fadouma Dia from Senegal will serve as commissioner and referee assessor respectively.