Despite optimistic plans that had been voiced in the past months, the ASEAN Football Federation (AFF) on Thursday announced that the 2020 AFF Championship, or the AFF Suzuki Cup, will not be held this year after all.
In a press statement issued by the competition's exclusive commercial partner Sportfive, the federation chief explained its decision.
“Since the onset of Covid-19, the AFF has been closely monitoring guidance from the World Health Organization (WHO), health ministries, government agencies, FIFA and AFC.
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“As you are aware, this pandemic continues to pose enormous health, societal and economic challenges to us all.