Zimbabwe has withdrawn from the 2017 *Cecafa *Senior Challenge Cup set to kick off this Sunday.
Zimbabwe, one of the two invited guests together alongside Libya, withdrew from the regional champions with only three days to kick off citing 'volatile' security situation in Kenya.
Zimbabwe, one of the two invited guests together alongside Libya, withdrew from the regional champions with only three days to kick off citing 'volatile' security situation in Kenya.
“Following wide-ranging consultations with all stakeholders, the Zimbabwe Football Association has resolved to withdraw its commitment to participate in the Cecafa Challenge Cup due to the security risk posed by the volatile situation in the host country, Kenya,” reads a statement released by the country’s FA.
The statement adds: “ZIFA reiterates its commitment to fulfill all future tournaments and matches, provided the environment does not in any way risk the safety of participating teams."
Zimbabwe who named a 29-man squad on Tuesday were set to kick off the event with opening game against Uganda next Monday, December 4th.
The statement adds: “ZIFA reiterates its commitment to fulfill all future tournaments and matches, provided the environment does not in any way risk the safety of participating teams."
Zimbabwe who named a 29-man squad on Tuesday were set to kick off the event with opening game against Uganda next Monday, December 4th.
By: Farai Diza
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