AFC Champions League Final to Be Played in Qatar
KUALA LUMPUR (Dispatches) - This year’s AFC Champions League single-leg final will be held in Doha, Qatar on Dec. 19, the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) said on Friday.
Following the successful conclusion of the AFC Champions League 2020 West Zone in Qatar recently, and the upcoming preparations to host the East Zone matches next month, the Qatar Football Association (QFA) has met all the necessary hosting capability and capacity and medical infrastructure, the football governing body said in a statement.
AFC general secretary Windsor John said the COVID-19 pandemic has complicated the decision on the venue this year, especially over travel and health restrictions.
Following the successful conclusion of the AFC Champions League 2020 West Zone in Qatar recently, and the upcoming preparations to host the East Zone matches next month, the Qatar Football Association (QFA) has met all the necessary hosting capability and capacity and medical infrastructure, the football governing body said in a statement.
AFC general secretary Windsor John said the COVID-19 pandemic has complicated the decision on the venue this year, especially over travel and health restrictions.