BREAKING NEWS: 2022 WCQ: Guinea, Morocco game postponed after military coup
The 2022 Qatar Fifa World Cup qualifier involving host Guinea and Morocco could be postponed after a military coup in the West African country.
The game is scheduled to be played on Monday at the Stade Général Lansana Conté in Nongo.
A group of soldiers seized power in Guinea and dissolved the nation’s constitution, according to a statement broadcast on state television.
The announcement came hours after heavy gunfire erupted near the presidential palace in the capital, Conakry, earlier on Sunday morning.
Agence France-Presse reported that the coup leaders have arrested President Alpha Conde.
Reports say the traveling Morocco team are confined to their hotel and safe, but could hear the shots. Vahid Halilhodzic’s team is reportedly seeking to return to Morocco as soon as possible.
The group of soldiers have also closed the country’s land and air borders according to various news sources.
The continent’s football governing body, Caf and world governing body, Fifa have not yet communicated on the situation.
Disclaimer
Domesticsportsgh.com is not responsible for the reportage or opinions of contributors published on the website. Read our disclaimer.
Send your news stories to the director via WhatsApp on +233 205004646 or email Domesticsportsgh22@gmail.com